Ann Miller

Memorial services for Ann Lindley Miller, 44, Tyler, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at the Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwight Sewell officiating. Mrs. Miller passed away on Thursday Aug. 3, 2006 in Tyler. She was born in Crown Point, IN to Donald J. and Jane G. Lindley on Feb. 17, 1962 and then moved to Naperville, IL, where she graduated from high school in 1980. She was a member of First Christian Church in Naperville. Mrs. Miller was fond of the arts and previously served on the board of the Tyler Civic Ballet. She enjoyed traveling and embroidery. Mrs. Miller was the assistant principal for Caldwell Elementary Arts Academy and played a key role in the planning and development of the academy five years ago. Prior to moving to Tyler, Mrs. Miller lived in Dallas and worked ten years for the Dallas ISD where she served as dean of instruction, instructional specialist for middle schools, talented and gifted program coordinator, language arts teacher and teacher of the talented and gifted. Mrs. Miller has a master's degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas and a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Western Illinois University. She also served as a workshop leader, curriculum writer, conference organizer and representative on statewide committees. Mrs. Miller was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, National Middle School Association and Texas Middle School Association and held certifications in elementary education, English language arts, talented and gifted education and administration. Teaching children and a love for education were her passions. She is preceded in death by her father, Donald J. Lindley. Mrs. Miller is survived by her loving family including her husband of seven years, Terry Miller of Tyler; her mother, Jane Lindley of Illinois; and two brothers, David Lindley and Bob Lindley, both of Illinois. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, TX 75703. If desired, memorials may be made to a fund at Austin State Bank in memory of Ann Miller benefiting Under Privileged Kids at Caldwell Elementary School or to the American Diabetes Association. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Ann Miller

February 17, 1962 - August 3, 2006