Mrs. Ann Carroll Finley-Miller

Ann Carroll Finley-Miller was born July 3, 1933, in Lexington, KY to the late Susie E. White, and Russell Finley. She was the only child born to this union. At the age of 89, she was peacefully called home to eternal rest on December 30, 2022. As a child, Ann Carroll was reared in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, she professed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior on November 26, 1944. She united with the Main Street Baptist church under the ministry of the late Pastor J.W. Gibson at the tender age of 11. She remained a faithful 78- year member where she served in various capacities and auxiliaries throughout her lifetime until her health declined. She loved her church family, and had fond memories of the children, youth, and young adult choirs, Sunday School, BTU, WMU, Summer Camp, Fall festivals, Christmas dinners, Loyalty Month Chairpersons, Bonnie Johnson Missionary Circle, and the Funeral Committee on which she served. She began her education at the Chandler Normal School, and the Lexington Fayette County Public Schools. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1950. Upon graduating from Dunbar High School, she attended West Virginia State University and obtained a BS Degree in Health and Physical Education. While in college, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and served in various Public Service capacities. One of her favorite initiatives was the Debutante Ball to help raise monies for young people to attend college or pursue a career choice. She later pursued graduate studies in Education at the University of Kentucky. She was employed with the Fayette County Public Schools for 30 years, where she taught Physical Education and Health at Constitution, Mary Todd, Booker T. Washington, Carver, Lansdowne, and Squires Elementary Schools. During the summers, she was employed by the University of Kentucky Summer Youth Program. The outstanding musical productions were also a part of her passion as well as Field Days. Ann loved people and acquired many friendships along the way. She helped and mentored others and was an advocate for civil rights in her community. She enjoyed all kinds of sports, particularly ice skating and swimming. She was an avid swimmer. Other interests and hobbies were bowling, theater, musicals, old movies, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Upon retirement she became a member of Elder Crafters and served as the treasurer. She was preceded in death by her parents--Susie E. White and Russell Finley, a brother--Philip Finley, a son-in-law--Larry Hill, two sisters-in law--Estelle Smith and Samantha Miller, and two brothers-in-law-- David Miller and Leroy Miller. She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted husband, of 68 years, George Miller Jr.; three children--Valerie (Derek) Lindsey, Terese Hill, and George Miller III; five grandsons--Derek Van Lindsey, Jordan Lindsey, Paul (McKinley) Hill, Zachary Hill, and Aaron Miller; one great-grandson--Kenan Jace McKinley Hill; one brother-in-law--Henry Miller; a special cousin--Mariella Young; a host of friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews; god-children--Brenda Wright, Bette Budd, and Elaine Smith; and special friends--Delores Johnson, Mary Finn, and Jack Lee-Johnson. She was loved by family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all.

Mrs. Ann Carroll Finley-Miller

July 3, 1933 - December 30, 2022

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Mrs. Ann Carroll Finley-Miller

July 3, 1933 - December 30, 2022

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