Mary Jane Martin Miller, 93, of Milford, died Monday, June 15, 2009, in Milford.

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Miller; four brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by one son, William (Judy) Miller; one daughter, Carol (Dennis) Barnes; six grandchildren, Todd (Sandra) Barnes, Audrey (Keith) Love, Scott Barnes, Bill (Lori), Greg (Jennifer) and Brad Miller; five great grandchildren, Jack and Samantha Barnes, Katie, Ben and Brianne Miller and many nieces and nephews.

Mary moved in 1934 from Anderson, Ind. to the Cincinnati area, where she met her future husband, Bill.

After settling in Milford in 1952, she became active in the PTA of Mulberry Elementary and that started her career of voluntary service to the community.

For more than 50 years, Mary dedicated her life to helping people in the Miami Township area. School and community donations enabled her to assist families. All this was handled from her kitchen table, where she met with each family and then distributed needed food, clothing, and money for everyday living expenses.

Mary was the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, a lifetime membership in the National PTA, and the 2009 Clermont 20/20. She will be remembered for her lifetime commitment to the community.

Visitation will be held 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Evans Funeral Home, in Milford.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Milford First United Methodist Church.

Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, in Milford.

Memorials may be made to the Mary Miller Fund, c/o Milford/Miami Ministry, 844 State Route 131, Milford, Ohio 45150.