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Connie Lynn Miller

Connie Lynn Miller, 56, of Volga, W.Va., died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.

She was born June 1, 1964, in Buckhannon, W.Va., a daughter of Sherry Jenkins Bailey of Ohio and the late James Bailey. On September 4, 1988 she married Terry Miller who preceded her in death on December 22, 2019.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by one daughter, Heather Miller of Volga; one son, Marcus Miller of Volga; one grandson, Brayden Mills of Volga; one brother, Nelson Bailey and wife Christine of Ohio and special friends and co-workers at Holbrook’s.

Mrs. Miller worked at Holbrook’s for 23 years as a CNA in restorative therapy. Her family was the most important thing to her, and she loved spending time with them.

Friends will be received Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bailey Cemetery in Buckhannon with Pastor Ed Lowther officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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