Kathleen Ann Miller was called home by her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 20, 2015, at the age of 65 following a yearlong battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Austin, Minnesota, on Nov. 10, 1949. She graduated from Austin High School in 1968. Kathy lived life to the fullest and deeply cherished all her family and friends. Her gift of hospitality was clear to everyone who stopped by the Miller house. The first time you visited, you were treated like a dearly loved friend, and by the second visit you were family.

Kathy devoted her life to the happiness of others, and her strong faith in Christ was an inspiration to all who knew her. Everything about Kathy will be missed from the twinkle in her eye as she pulled pranks on family or friends to the smile on her face as she told her favorite Ole and Lena jokes. She had a wonderful sense of humor, often seen when she used her sewing skills to modify unattended clothing left around the house. Kathy was well known by family and friends for her “Charles Chips” can filled with her famous chocolate chip cookies. She had the most beautiful and caring nature toward anyone in need.

Kathy’s love for Jesus Christ was the foundation on which she built her life and lived it as a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. This was evidenced by over 20 years of dedicated and joyful service in AWANA, the loving and sacrificial devotion to her husband and children, and her willingness to pray for and give her time to everyone she knew.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard C. Miller. He was truly the love of her life. She is also survived by her two daughters: Brenda Miller Pieper (husband William), and Rebecca Miller Thummel (husband Stan); and her cherished grandchildren: Jordan and Paige Pieper. Kathy also leaves behind her two brothers: Raymond Halsey (wife Maureen) of Bradenton, Florida, and Richard Halsey (wife Jane) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her sister, Kim Halsey-Vostad (husband Gayle) of Arcadia, Florida; her mother-in-law, Blanche Kramer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margurett Roehrborn Halsey and Russell Halsey of Austin, Minnesota.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2015, at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, 733 Cross Street, in New Braunfels, Texas. Kathy and her family request that instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the AWANA program at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels.