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ENID - Gwendolyn June Miller, 53, of Enid, died at Highland Park Manor following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at Cedar Ridge Wesleyan Church, Enid, with Pastor Ron Olson officiating. Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home Inc., Cherokee. Flowers may be sent to Cedar Ridge Wesleyan Church. Memories may be shared with the family at www.lanmanmemorials.com. ;
Gwendolyn was born in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., on July 24, 1956, to Clifton and Alice Dillon Adkins and died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.
In 1974, she graduated from Enid High School, where she was an active member of the school choir. She completed her high school education with the honor of perfect attendance.
On July 24, 1976, Gwendolyn June Adkins married Carol L. Miller at First Christian Church, Cherokee. They raised two sons, Staff Sgt. Carol L. Miller Jr. and Kyle Justin Miller.
Gwendolyn started her child care career as an in-home licensed child care provider. Her 20-plus year career as a master teacher at her current employer, Children�s Day School, was interrupted due to her illness. She also maintained active memberships and certifications with the following: National Child Development Association, Oklahoma Childcare Association, Na-tional Association for the Education of Young Children, Southern Early Childhood Association, Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma, Red Cross CPR and Red Cross Life Saving, along with other associated memberships and certifications.
She attended Cedar Ridge Wesleyan Church and sang in the choir until she was interrupted by her illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Alice Adkins.
She is survived by her husband, Carol L. Miller Sr. of Enid; sons, Staff Sgt. Carol L. Miller Jr. USAF, Lackland AFB, Texas, and Kyle J. Miller of Enid; three grandchildren, Madysen Ann, Teresa Lynn and Brelinda Diane of Enid; two brothers, David W. Henderson of Edmond and Larry E. Henderson of El Reno; two sisters, Mary E. Fiala of Dickinson, Texas, and Nancy K. Mann of Wichita Falls, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Juanita L. Henderson of Hennessey and Juanita M. Miller of Cherokee; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Circle of Love, Enid, or American Cancer Society through the funeral home.
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