Obituary

LOWVILLE - Norma K. Miller, 87, formerly of Watson, died Sunday afternoon, January 24, 2016 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility with her family at her side.

She was born June 10, 1928 in Syracuse , the daughter of the late Jacob P. and Delia M. (Bloodgood) Kratz. Norma graduated from Oswego State University with Bachelors in Education in 1949. Norma was united in marriage with Carl G. Miller on March 7, 1953 at Mt. Taber Lutheran Church in Syracuse . Carl Miller died on February 23, 1997 .

Mrs. Miller taught school first in Gloversville and then in Liverpool when the couple moved to Watson in 1962. Norma and Carl bought Henry and Alice Saunders General Store in 1962, which became Miller's Meat Market. She was active in the business making her own salads, donuts, and started a bakery. They sold the store to their son Daniel in 1978. She returned to teaching for her church at the Bible Baptist Christian School .

She is survived by six children and their spouses, Daniel and Charlene of Watson; Elaine and Rodney Cannan of Glenfield; Joan and John Bruno of Pittsburgh, PA; Stephen and Nok of Gig Harbor, WA; Anne and Randy Newell of Glenfield; Janiece and Brian Paap of Warrenton, VA; 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, her brother David Kratz of Syracuse. She is predeceased by her two sisters, Carol Baldwin and Dorine Watson.

The funeral will be on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Naumburg Mennonite Church , with Rev. Titus Mast officiating. Spring burial will be in Beaches Bridge Cemetery .

Calling hours for family and friends will be at Naumburg Mennonite Church on Wednesday, January 27th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.

Norma was a past member of the Lowville Bible Baptist Church , she loved to fish, was an avid reader, and cherished her time spent with her grandchildren and family.