Valerie Lynn Miller, 65, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Valerie was born in Battle Creek on September 17, 1957 to Jerry and Constance (Steve) Hubbell. She graduated from Gull Lake High School. She also received a business degree from Ferris State University and nursing degree from Kellogg Community College. She served her community as a registered nurse before retiring.
Valerie was an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was confirmed in 1980. She enjoyed icon class with Father Brian. She loved animals and fed the deer and stray animals that lived in her neighborhood. She rescued many cats and dogs, as well as a pot-bellied pig. Valerie also loved her garden and had a talent for reviving dying plants. She was a frequent shopper at TJ Maxx and Marshall's and enjoyed antiquing.
Valerie is survived by her parents, Connie and Jerry Hubbell; sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Randy Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty years, Donald Miller.
A celebration of Valerie's life will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, with family receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Froggie's Pond or St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Personal messages for Valerie's family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.