Patricia Ann "Patty" Miller

MILLER, Patricia Ann “Patty,” 73, a longtime Knoxville resident, passed away on October 21, 2021, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte and Theodore Miller, brother-in-law, Andy Schwartz, and grandparents Thomas and Katherine McGuire. She is survived by her siblings Tom (Susan) Miller, Elaine “Bunkie” Miller, and Charlie (Anabelle) Miller; her beloved nieces and nephews, Kerry (Kris), Danny (Meg), Kevin (fiancée, Stacey), Charlotte (Peter), Allie, Sean-Miguel, Gabi; and her much doted-upon great-nephews Rory, Monty, and Kieran. She will also be greatly missed by her cousins of the extended McGuire-Kennedy family, including the Gibneys and Howells of Knoxville, who provided immeasurable support during her illness, as well as an amazing circle of friends. Patty’s life truly exemplified what it means to be a true friend, and she enriched the lives of many with her friendship. Born in Jackson Heights, Queens, Patty spent her formative years in Minneapolis and earned a bachelor’s degree from Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross in Washington, D.C., before returning to her family’s roots in Knoxville. After earning a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, “Ms. Pat” devoted her career to teaching visually impaired students in the Knoxville/Knox County Schools, where she continued to volunteer after her retirement. Patty cherished her annual pilgrimages to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, spending holidays with friends and family in Northern Virginia, and delighting others with batches of her famous “Patty Cookies.” Although she generally avoided being in front of the lens, Patty was the family documentarian and memory-keeper, and could usually be found with a camcorder or disposable camera in hand. While she treasured the Catholic faith of her upbringing, she was an active member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Susannah’s House and Ladies of Charity, Knoxville. When you see a beautiful sunset, please toast Patty with a glass of wine and a heart full of gratitude for a life well lived. Internment at Calvary Cemetery on November 6, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Chris Michelson and Rev. Charles Maynard officiating. Online Condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com

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Patricia Ann "Patty" Miller

October 21, 2021