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April Miller Obituary

April T. Miller SUMMERVILLE - April T. Miller, 41, of Summerville, wife of Kevin Rives Miller, passed away Wednesday morning, August 8, 2012 at her residence. Visitation will be held Saturday evening, August 11, 2012 from 6 until 8 o'clock at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Relay For Life, c/o St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. April was born February 12, 1971 in Charleston, SC, daughter of Cedrick and Sue Hill Thomas of Summerville. She was a graduate of Summerville High School, class of 1989 and a graduate of the College of Charleston. She was an active member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was a Registered Nurse with St. Francis Hospital. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are: one son and one daughter: Thomas Rives Miller and Mattie Elizabeth Miller both of Summerville, one brother and two sisters: Lee Thomas of Columbia, Robin Berkman of Tampa, Florida and Theressa Fortier, North Charleston. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2012.

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Zonda Hartwell

August 30, 2012

Thomas and Miller Family,
I am so sorry to hear about April passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Albrenda Mitchell

August 24, 2012

Thomas and Miller Family,
I just heard of April passing yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that your special memories will help you cope with the emptiness. May God grant you comfort and peace as you go through this most difficult time.

Julie Smith

August 17, 2012

Kevin, I was so sorry to hear of April's passing. We are praying that you be wrapped in the peace that passeth all understanding. May God bless and protect your family through this journey.

Cristen, Roger & Cassidy McCaughin

August 14, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this loss. Robin has told me of April's strength and courage through the hard times, of which any friend, sister, brother, husband, parent, daughter or son should be proud. We pray that you will find comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain. Please accept our condolences.

Bridgette Seay Gaskins

August 14, 2012

Miller Family,
It is with a heavy heart I learned of April's death. I had the pleasure of working with April @ Roper ER years ago as she was working on her nursing degree and hoping so much for a baby. God eventually granted her greatest wish, to be a Mother, not once, but twice! He brought her home to be with Him and our hearts will forever miss this amazing woman. May God bless and keep each of you and may you find comfort in knowing that April is no longer suffering and is with her God. I have no doubt that she will be very busy in heaven watching over each of you that she loved so dearly.

THE BRIGHEST AND BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE APRIL MY FRIEND

DEBORAH MORALES

August 14, 2012

APRIL IS AN ANGEL IN THE STARS
GOD SAW THAT SHE WAS GETTING TIRED
AS HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HER AND
WHISPERED COME WITH ME
THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU IN HEAVEN
WHERE THERE IS NO SUFFERING AND NO PAIN
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK UP IN THE SKY AND SEE THE STAR THAT IS THE BRIGHTEST
AND KNOW THAT YOU'LL SEE HER
AS SHE IS AN ANGEL IN THE STARS
WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO BE
SHE IS AN ANGEL OF GOD AND A SPARKLE SHE SHALL BE.
KNOW THAT SHE IS WATCHING OVER YOU
JUST LOOK UP AND SEE
SHE IS LOOKING, WATCHING OVER YOU
DON'T BE SAD FOR HER
SHE IS YOUR ANGEL IN THE STARS
SHE IS HAPPY NOW YOU WILL SEE AND
ONE DAY BE WITH HER.
SHE WILL BE YOUR ANGEL TO GUIDE YOU AND WISPER IN GODS EAR OF THE LOVE SHE
HAS FOR YOU, UNTIL YOU ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, SHE WILL BE YOUR ANGEL IN THE STARS
WITH LOVE ALWAYS,
DEBORAH MORALES

August 13, 2012

To April's family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. With thoughts of peace and encouragement for you all,

Vicki Volsen Towery (classmate of Aprill/Class of 1989)

Katherine Wyly Mille

August 13, 2012

Dear Thomases-
I read in the Columbia paper of your loss, and was reminded that my mother, Lois Ann Wyly had been praying for you and for April and her husband and children over this past year. I remember you fondly, and April as a little girl at St. Luke's. You have my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in the ways her life touched others. From my mother's account, April was much-loved. May you rediscover joy in her memory.

Bernice Becket

August 13, 2012

To the Thomas and Miller, your lost is Heaven gain. May the memories add the Peace and Joy you share on Earth with her.May the Grace ever bind you and the Family.

August 13, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends. May God fill your hearts with joyful times. April is a great teacher of life, and her mermories of strenght and love will carry us to we meet again. With our deepest sympathy.Dale and Brenda Nevins

Dale & Brenda Nevins

August 13, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends. May God fill your hearts with joyful times. April is a great teacher of life, and her mermories of strengh and love will carry us, until we meet again. With our deepest sympathy.Dale and Brenda Nevins

Connie Dyson

August 13, 2012

To April's family,
I remember April as a dedicated nurse, a devoted mother, and a caring wife. She and the family have been in my thoughts and prayers these long months. Peace is finally hers as she rests in the arms of Jesus. May God grant you who remain comfort that only He can give.

Gerry & Blair Lord

August 12, 2012

To the Thomas and Miller Families and especially April's children; please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, wife, daughter, and sister. May God grant you all the peace that passes all understanding and may He hold you in the palm of His hand. Gerry was a classmate of April's and graduated from Summerville High School with her in 1989.Comfort and peace to you all.

August 12, 2012

Kevin,
You, the children, and your family have continually been in our prayers. Our prayers and thoughts for April will not cease as we know she is with her heavenly father. Please know that we hold you all dear in our hearts.
Jan & Jim Woods

Steve & Lisa Leslie

August 11, 2012

Kevin,
Even though we don't see you on a regular basis anymore, doesn't mean that we haven't been thinking about and praying for you, April and the kids. We are so sorry for your loss as words can only give limited comfort. Please remember that only God can give you peace, comfort, and strength. We are here for you in any way needed. God Bless!

Sabrina Bazzle

August 11, 2012

Kevin you and the children are in my thoughts prayers. May the good memories that you have give you all strength to get through these difficult times. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.

Janet Glenn

August 10, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to you Kevin and your family. April brighten all our lives and will be missed.

Jamie and Niesi Ashe

August 10, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. We'll see all of you tomorrow evening. Prayers and hugs sent your way.

Donna Scott

August 10, 2012

Kevin, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Margaret "Doozie" Bailey

August 10, 2012

Kevin,
May God's presence be with you and your family at this most difficult hour. You and the family are in my prayers.

Deborah Botticelli

August 10, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tia Grant

August 10, 2012

My condolences to April's family, she will be missed. I worked with her at St. Francis and she was one of the BEST RN's to work with.

Dickie and Brian Boring

August 10, 2012

T
sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

Elizabeth Myers

August 10, 2012

April was such a wonderful person and mother. She will be missed. May God comfort you all through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ed & Stephanie Nino

Fayth Grooms

August 10, 2012

Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. May God hold you all tightly during this time and your heart and soul find peace and comfort knowing that April will always be watching over you and the kids.

Keith and Linda Hoats

August 9, 2012

Sue and Cedric,
Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this most difficult time. Please know we are only a phone call away if you need anything. We know that our Loving Lord and Savior will keep you wrapped in his loving arms and bring you peace.
The Waters and Hoats families

Tami Trejos

August 9, 2012

I have never met April however I work with her sister in Florida and have been giving words of encouragement to Robin. It is very difficult having distance separate our bodies, however the love we have for each other keeps the bonds alive. I wish for all who knew April to remember her to keep that bond alive.

Elise Ouellette

August 9, 2012

May her spirit live with you all forever. Our sympathy to the family. May April rest in peace. Elise and Mark Ouellette

Pat, Patti, Lauren, and Julia Gambill

August 9, 2012

God's peace be with your family. You are all in our prayers.

Aunt Barbara and Uncle Johnny

August 9, 2012

Lee and all of April's family, we are so sorry to hear of April's passing. Our hearts are breaking for each of you. We pray that our Heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you as only He can. April is not gone forever; she has only gone ahead to heaven. We love you all.

Pam Melling

August 9, 2012

It was a great pleasure getting to know April this past year. As a cancer survivor myself, April and I had many conversations about dealing with its affect on our lives and families. She was a great woman and will be very missed. As one of their teachers I can definitely say that her children will continue to be greatly loved by their school family.

Chaplain Sonja

August 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers have been with you Kevin since April's name crossed out desk. May God's love overtake you in time of difficulty; may his peace give you comfort and strength in the days to come.

Jane Walters

August 9, 2012

It is hard to face each day without you April. Russell and I want to express our deepest love and prayers to you and your family. April may be gone but she left her love and is taking care of each of you Kevin. Thank you for sharing April's most precious last months with us. God bless you all let him comfort you. Jane and Russell

August 9, 2012

Kevin, our entire family have been praying for you and yours since we heard about April's illness. You are a strong man with strong beliefs and a great daddy that will continue to take pride in fatherhood. We cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through, but know that with God's comfort you will be okay. We love you and your family and are here for you all for anything today need. Keep your head up high and smile at your Guardian angel, she will forever be in your heart!
With our deepest sympathy,
The Folden Family

Elizabeth Hudspeth

August 9, 2012

Kevin you and your family have been and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget April. God's peace during this extremely difficult time. Elizabeth Tolly Hudspeth (formerly Beth Freeman)

Mark&Rebecca Freeman

August 9, 2012

Kevin,
I'm so very sorry. I wish I was home right now to be there for you. Please call me if you need anything at all.

Rosa & Donald Bailey

August 9, 2012

My first reaction to hearing about April's passing away was tears streaming down my face and then I took a deep breath. April is ahead of us all and as an Angel of God she will always be watching over her children and family. Today she is pain free and in the hands of Our Lord. I feel her gentle smile. Thinking of April's soft spoken voice, motherly concerns and her strong faith, brings a warm feeling to all of our hearts... Her family and friends were very fortunate to have shared her life of earth. We will look forward to holding her hand in heaven one day. April's concern on this earth was the welfare and mental/physical health of her two children. She deeply loved her family and I will always honor her and remember her as a caring and loving Mother! God Bless April and her family! April now lives on this earth through her dear children whom she loves so much!

Ben & Cheryl Bunting

August 9, 2012

There are no words to express to you our sympathy, only that you and your family will always be in our thoughts and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask us.

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