Mrs. Mary Joyce Miller

On May 23, 2014, Mary Joyce Miller, 80, of Allison Park, beloved wife of 58 years to the late John Robert Miller. Survived by her loving children: Irene Marie "Renee" (David) Ollio, Carole A. Miller, William John (Lisa) Miller, John Robert "Jack" (Kathleen) Miller Jr., Judith Lynn (Peter) Mason; sisters, Elizabeth (James) Schwartz, Sally (John) Stephens, Kathy (Leonard) Stept; grandchildren, John, Christine, Rob, Harrison, Alexa, Nick, Brianna, Caitlin Lindsey & Danielle. Friends received Tuesday 2 -4 & 7-9 pm at Simons Funeral Home, Inc., 7720 Perry Highway. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, 10:00 am, at St. Ursula Church, 3937 Kirk Ave. Joyce grew up with 4 siblings in the Laurel Gardens section of North Hills and attended St Benedicts Academy. Upon graduation she married her true love, Jack Miller and they had 5 of their own. Each of their children along with their friends were showered with her daily unconditional love while she stayed home as a full time mom. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, baking, golfing, arts and crafts, cats, beach sunrises and seashell collecting at their home in Dewey Beach. She enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, sending special cards and gift giving. As a great Christian women, she understood how to live her faith on a daily basis. She was active in the St Ursula Christian Mothers where she served for a period as President. As her children grew older, her caring and pleasant disposition allowed her to become a very successful realtor for Northwood and seller of educational Time/Life family books. She supported her husband’s golf course construction project which expanded the present day Lakeview North Course from 9 holes to 18 and somehow made some fun out of 15 hour work days with cats, fishing and golfing sprinkled in. Joyce was lovingly cared for by her friend Terri and daughter Carole and others during her illness and is thankful for this. Throughout her life time she provided tremendous support to family members and friends, was a positive role model for all, and will be sorely missed by those who knew her, cared for her and loved her. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 or Animal Friends 562 Camp Horne Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Mrs. Mary Joyce Miller

June 20, 1933 - May 23, 2014