Miller, Sue Proctor
Passed: 2002-02-17
Age: 92
Source: Ravenswood News
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 2992-02-20
Information: RAVENSWOOD - Sue Proctor Miller, 92, of Ravenswood, WV, died February 17, 2002, at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley. She was born August 6, 1909 in Ravenswood, a daughter of the late W. A. Proctor and Mae Casto Proctor. She was self-employed; a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ravenswood; a graduate of WVU where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority; a member of the Daughers of the American Revolution; and a founding member of the George Washington Land Museum in Ravenswood. She spent her lifetime with an interest in history and geneology. She is survived by her children, S. L. Miller, Jr. of Ravenswood and Elizabeth Miller Ryder of Wilmington, Delaware; grandchildren, Nancy Elizabeth Miller, Scott Miller and his wife, Terri, Patrick Ryder and his wife, Kathryn, Holly Ryder Nutt and her husband, Joe, and James Ryder, Jr. and his wife, Colleen; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachel Miller, Joseph Patrick Nutt, and Taylor Duffy Ryder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Starling Miller, Sr. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Rev. Darrel Gooden officiating. Burial will take place in the Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may visit at Roush Funeral Home on Thursday, February 21 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the George Washington Land Museum, c/o City of Ravenswood, 212 Walnut Street, Ravenswood, WV 26164 (From page one, Ravenswood News) RAVENSWOOD ICON, HISTORIAN, SUE PROCTOR MILLER DIES AT 92 - Ravenswood lost one of it's biggest promoters and most knowledgeable historians with the passing of Sue Proctor Miller, 92, Sunday. An entrepreneur and community leader, Miller was vitally interested in the history and genealogy of Ravenswood and Jackson County. She was a member of the Jackson County Historical Society for many years, was a founding member of the George Washington Land Museum and was instrumental in its promotion. Miller actually named the Riverfront Park, ""Washington Western Lands Park"" since George Washinton camped there during his surveying trip down the Ohio River in the 1700's. Family and friends were her life, and she was an avid supporter of all school activities in her community. She was involved in many organizations including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chamber of Commerce and any and all activities promoting Ravenswood. She was a great conversationalist, and was very knowledgeable about current affairs. She developed the Miller Addition in North Ravenswood. With the assistance of the Bi-Centennial Committee (chaired by Norma Jean Cope), Miller was able to complete restoration for the Ravenswood Museum, get a sign erected and arrange for the moving of the log cabin which is part of the historical thrust of the park and museum. Miller was a member of First United Methodist Church of Ravenswood, a graduate of West Virginia University and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority.