Billie Jean Miller, 41, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, Feb., 19, 2012.

Born Jan. 1, 1971, to Billy Ray Miller and Kathy Bentley, she was a member of Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Mountain Pine High School and attended First Step. She participated in the Special Olympics, loved her family and animals, loved to color and loved life in general. She loved the Christmas lights, Christmas presents and Santa. She loved to hug and was known for her smile and her love towards everyone.

She was predeceased by her father, Billy Ray Miller; grandparents, Clarence and Imogene Miller and Ules and Ruby Miller; aunt and uncle, Gladys and John Byrum; and several other relatives.

Survivors include five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Lori and Michael McLean, Donna and Jerry Bates, Sheila Sanders, Margaret Baker and Debbie and Doug Bright; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Khris and Katie Miller and David Byrum; two nephews, Ronald Chaney and Brannon McLean; nieces, Katie and Gabby Sanders.

Graveside services will be noon Friday at Mount Ida Cemetery in DeQueen with Brother Joe Thompson officiating.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Gross Funeral Home.

Published: 02/22/2012