Charlotte Elizabeth Morrow Miller, age 91, of Athens, went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County and was a daughter of the late Roy and Julia Hicks Morrow. Charlotte was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard Thomas Miller; son Thomas Wendell Miller; sisters Elsie Leamon and Mallie Evans; brothers John Morrow, James Morrow, Lee Morrow and Bill Morrow.
Charlotte was the oldest active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved her family and also enjoyed quilting and working in her vegetable and flower gardens.
She is survived by two daughters;
Linda Failyer and husband Philip of Gainesville, GA
Sherry Covington and husband Wayne of Athens
Eight grandchildren;
Brooke Hammontree and wife Melanie
Julie Ellison
Jake Miller and wife Karmen
Beth Chappelle and husband Garry
Drew Swafford
Reid Fallyer and wife Leighanne
Alise Holt and husband Tony
Jessica Sewell and husband Grant
Fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren
Along with several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews
Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Ziegler Funeral Home with Dr. Gerald Atkins and Pastor Travis Torbett officiating. Interment will be 10:00 am Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Oak Grove Cemetery, located at 1212 County Road 100, Athens, TN 37303.
Family and friends will gather at Ziegler Funeral Home at 9:00 am to proceed to the cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 24, 2023, prior to the service at Ziegler Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 7:00 pm.
Servings as pallbearers will be Brook Hammontree, Garry Chappelle, Jake Miller, Drew Swafford, Reid Fallyer and Grant Ellison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Vaughn, Mike Chrisman, Jody Watson and Michael Hodsden
If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, please sign the online registry at:
www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be made to:
Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1212 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Charlotte Elizabeth Morrow Miller.