Doris Miller

Doris Miller, of Helena, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, Doris graduated from Jones Valley High School where she made all-city in softball. For many years she was a member, nursery coordinator and kindergarten teacher at Berney Point Baptist Church. She served for 20 years as a Registrar at Samford University assisting countless students in navigating and achieving educational success. A breast cancer survivor, "Memomma" as she was known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, faithfully supported and attended all activities her family was involved in. She leaves a legacy of abundant love and perpetual encouragement. Memomma will be missed but we rejoice that she is in the presence of the Creator. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Lexie Mae Miles and Charlie Alexander Miles, her husband, Duiel Jackson Miller, her son, Duiel Jackson (Jack) Miller, Jr., her grandson, Richard Robert McAlpin, Jr., and her sister, Elsie Mae Hayes. She is survived by her three daughters, Judi Miller Pochran (Joe/Buddy) of Vincent, AL, Jerri Miller McAlpin ( Richard) of Pensacola, FL, and Jane Miller of Helena, AL; five grandchildren, Matt Belter, Lisa Miller Smith (Danny), Jake Belter (Felicia), Leslie Miller Hoffman (Donnie), Keller McAlpin, and Shannon Pochran (step-granddaughter); and ten great-grandchildren,), Kalee Sides, Charlie Belter, Ben Belter, Maggie Smith, Miles Belter, Ella Belter, Avery Hoffman, Will Belter, Merryn Hoffman, and Lily Ray Belter, Harley Hoffman (step great granddaughter), Brooke Linke (Travis) (step great granddaughter), and extended family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Helena First Baptist Church, where she was a member at the time of her death, or a charity of your choice. Services will be held on April 25, 2016 at Noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.