Ms. Elizabeth Dean "Betty Dean" Miller, age 78 of Goode, Va departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born June 3, 1943 in Bedford, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corinne and Albert Jackson; her son, Darryl Miller and her in-laws, Frank and Frances Miller.

Elizabeth Dean, affectionately known as "Betty Dean", was educated in the Bedford County School System, where she attended Susie Gibson High School. She was employed at Gunnoe's Sausage Company, and after over 38 years of dedicated service she retired. Betty Dean was a hard worker that her employer could always rely on. She wasn't just an employee to them, she was family.

Betty Dean was a faithful lifelong member of Poplar Spring Baptist Church. She held many positions such as: Sexton/Keyholder, member of both the Gospel Chorus and the Mass Choir and Sunday School. No matter what was going on at the church, she was always there and eager to assist in any way that she could. She was a sweet soul who will be missed by her family, church family and her friends.

She is survived by her sons, Frank Miller (Brenda) and Fletcher Miller Sr. (Phyllis); daughter-in-law, Diand Miller; grandsons: Fletcher Jr, James, Antonio Miller (Kaylann Titus), Jeremy Quiller and Marcus Wilson; granddaughter, Tiffany Collins; aunt, Jean Browley; uncle, Lawrence Jackson; cousin, Peggy Ware; sisters-in-law: Dorothy Polk, Irene Watts, Debra Clark (Frank) and Dede Williams; special sisters-in-law, Blanche Harris (Johnnie) and Georgia Spinner; brothers-in-law, James Sr, Donald (Jacqueline) and Ronnie Miller; special friends: Florence Spinner, Carolyn Miller, Ophelia Banks, Radiance Miller, Clara Rucker, Mary Harvey, Tiny Johnson and Geraldine H. Spinner; children she raised as her own, Robin Payne (Alvin), Crystal Miller and Tammy Miller-Williams (Robert); special friends she loved as her sons, Tyree Bryant and Lee Spinner. She is also survived by the Jackson family, other relatives and numerous friends.

The Magic of a Mother's Touch

There's magic in a mother's touch, and sunshine in her smile.

There's love in everything she does, to make our lives worthwhile.

We can find both hope and courage just by looking in her eyes.

Her laughter is a source of joy, her words are warm and wise.

There is a kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace,

And we see the light of heaven shining from a mother's face.