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Jenny Ruth (Campbell) Miller passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Pilot Point, TX at the age of 81. Jenny was born on October 27, 1942 on the farm home of her parents Ben and Lillie Belle Campbell eight miles east of Pilot Point, TX. She attended Pilot Point schools and graduated in 1961. She then attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1964. Later, as a single mom, she earned her master’s degree from Tarleton State University in Stephenville TX. Jenny was married to Kenneth Payne from 1962 to 1975. A son, Scott, and a daughter, Jennifer, were born of this marriage. She was married to Smith Markham from 1991 until his death in 2004. Jenny was a teacher (Pilot Point, Krum, Eastland, Lake Worth), an Assistant Superintendent (Lake Worth), and a long-time computer analyst and consultant for the Region 10 Educational Center out of Richardson, TX. She was an exceptional employee at every position she ever held. What did Jenny Value in life? Christianity, moral values, honesty, love of family and friends, loyalty, trust, a sense of humor, kindness and consideration, a sense of fairness, and the support of and by those around her. What did Jenny love? Sunshine, laughter, peace, joy, contentment, happiness, the desire to live and enjoy every moment of it, but most of all she loved God, her family and friends. In 2006, Jenny received a phone call from the past that would initiate the beginning of an exciting, happy, “rest of life” journey. Jenny and Guan Miller were married on March 15, 2008, and this began their final, loving, fun filled trip home. They moved back to Pilot Point, Tx and began living life together side by side, drawing strength, joy, and love from each other. Jenny will be greatly missed by her survivors: husband, Guan Miller; children and spouses, Scott & Charla Payne, and Jennifer & Spencer Mullens; grandsons and spouses, Lane & Tori Payne, Camry & Taylor Mullens, Tatum & Ellie Payne, Jake & McKenzie Mullens, and Douglas Payne; granddaughter, Taylor Mullens; and great grandchildren, Sadie & Brooks Payne, and Graham Mullens (on the way). She was welcomed into Heaven by her parents Ben & Lillie Belle Campbell. To Jenny: We know that now there is peace, comfort, joy, and restoration in your heart and soul. Thank you for sharing your HUGE heart and soul with all of us during your time on this earth. “I am sitting here listening to the birds singing, enjoying the beautiful Spring day that is full of sunshine and mild temperatures with everything washed clean from the over-night storm” – Words from Jenny in 2007 A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church in Pilot Point, TX with Pastor Roger Greer officiating. Interment will follow at Pilot Point Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lane Payne, Camry Mullens, Jake Mullens, Douglas Payne, and Stephen Campbell. Honorary pallbearer will be Tatum Payne. Arrangements are under the direction of Bradley Shotts and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Jenny Ruth Miller

October 27, 1942 - October 29, 2023