Polly Mae Miller

Polly Mae Miller, 78, of Sandyville passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 15, 2016. She was born June 26, 1938 at Lashmeet, WV a daughter of the late Abney McCoy and Ella Mae Gates Hurst. She graduated from Concord College with a degree in Home Economics and Education. Polly was a school teacher who taught at Cairo, Cottageville, and Gilmore Elementary Schools. She retired in 1998 with 30 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed her travels with the Ravenswood Senior Group. She always looked forward to the United Methodist Church Conference and retired teachers meetings to renew friendships. She was a member of the Sandyville United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Ripley Chapter #17. Polly was an avid Ripley Vikings fan and will be remembered for her service to her church and always lending a helping hand to those in need. She is survived by her children Marvin G. Miller (Robin) of Sandyville, Jim Miller of Sandyville, and Virginia Mae McDonald (Rodney) of Sandyville; Brothers Edward "E.S." Hurst (Nancy) of Mineral Wells and Mickey Hurst (Ilean) of Lashmeet; Grandchildren Kristen Elizabeth Durback and fianc̩ Kermit Boice, Brocton Grant Skeen, Marvin "M.G" Miller (Leah), Kaila Evonne Phalen (Seth), Michael Zachary McDonald, and Joel Elijah McDonald; Great Grandchildren Isabella Durback, Mackenzie Durback, Asher Phalen, Olive Miller, and Amelia Phalen, who is due imminently. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and colleagues. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Marvin G. Miller; Brother Larry McCoy Hurst, and Sister Ella Christine Shutt. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at Sandyville United Methodist Church with Pastor Jarrod Caltrider officiating. Friends may call on the family Sunday evening from 3-8 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. There will also be visitation an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Resthaven Memorial Park, Princeton. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made in Polly's memory to the Sandyville United Methodist Church, 6646 Parkersburg Rd., Sandyville, WV 25275. Online memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com �� Service: Monday, July 18, 2016 1 p.m. �� Sandyville United Methodist Church Sandyville, West Virginia�� Visitation: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3-8 p.m. �� Waybright Funeral Home Ripley, West Virginia��