Arline Louise Miller
September 22, 1925 ~ May 5, 2015
Arline Louise Miller (Age 89), a longtime resident of York, Pa, and originally from St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully at the Adler Center in Aldie, VA on May 5, 2015. Recently, she had been a happy resident of Sunrise of McLean Assisted Living, in McLean, Va. She was a member of Vienna Presbyterian Church, in Vienna, Va. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald K. Miller in 2009, Son-in-Law (Anthony David Morris), and a grandson, Nicholas Scott Morris.
Mrs. Miller was an accomplished pianist and vocalist, having studied with the late Frank E. Arnhold, her uncle, a well-known concert pianist and the Department Head of the Piano Department with the highly respected Kroeger School of Music in St. Louis, MO. Mrs. Miller graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942, subsequently receiving a scholarship to attend the Music Conservatory at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL in 1943. She later attended classes at Washington University in St. Louis, and received her Bachelor of Arts from Lindenwood College in St. Charles. MO in 1948. Throughout her early years, Ms. Miller performed at many recitals and commencement ceremonies associated with the Kroeger School of Music, (1941-1945). She was an accompanist for the Girls Glee Club at Roosevelt High School for four years, and performed with the Choirs and Carol Club of Roosevelt High as well. A review of her accomplishments shows that she had a fondness for the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Dett, and George Frederich Haendel, among others.
In 1952, she met the love of her live, Donald K. Miller from Webster Groves, MO, and they married on Feb., 27, 1953. They have two children, Kristine Louise Morris, and Garry Edwin Miller, presently residents of Northern Virginia (Herndon, and Purcellville). As a longtime York, PA resident, Mrs. Miller was a compassionate person, giving of her time and energies to her church, The First Presbyterian Church of York, PA, York Hospital Fete for three years, Hospital Auxiliary, and S.P.C.A. of York, PA., among other fine groups and organizations. She had many poignant memories of York, and kept in touch regularly with her friends from York. She was fond of saying, "once you make a friend in York, you've made a friend for life."
She leaves behind two grateful children, Kristine and Garry, a future Son-in-Law, Jim Vincent of Alexandria, VA, and two loving grandchildren, Leah Elizabeth Morris, a student in her final year at Kirov Academy of Ballet, in Washington, DC, and Emma Louise Morris, a recent graduate of University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, TN. who receives a degree in Psychology this May.
The family will receive friends at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA on Friday, May 15 from 6-8 PM. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 N. Park Street, Vienna, VA on Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel. A reception will immediately follow the service. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the York County, S.P.C.A, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Mrs. Miller was an accomplished pianist and vocalist, having studied with the late Frank E. Arnhold, her uncle, a well-known concert pianist and the Department Head of the Piano Department with the highly respected Kroeger School of Music in St. Louis, MO. Mrs. Miller graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942, subsequently receiving a scholarship to attend the Music Conservatory at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL in 1943. She later attended classes at Washington University in St. Louis, and received her Bachelor of Arts from Lindenwood College in St. Charles. MO in 1948. Throughout her early years, Ms. Miller performed at many recitals and commencement ceremonies associated with the Kroeger School of Music, (1941-1945). She was an accompanist for the Girls Glee Club at Roosevelt High School for four years, and performed with the Choirs and Carol Club of Roosevelt High as well. A review of her accomplishments shows that she had a fondness for the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Dett, and George Frederich Haendel, among others.
In 1952, she met the love of her live, Donald K. Miller from Webster Groves, MO, and they married on Feb., 27, 1953. They have two children, Kristine Louise Morris, and Garry Edwin Miller, presently residents of Northern Virginia (Herndon, and Purcellville). As a longtime York, PA resident, Mrs. Miller was a compassionate person, giving of her time and energies to her church, The First Presbyterian Church of York, PA, York Hospital Fete for three years, Hospital Auxiliary, and S.P.C.A. of York, PA., among other fine groups and organizations. She had many poignant memories of York, and kept in touch regularly with her friends from York. She was fond of saying, "once you make a friend in York, you've made a friend for life."
She leaves behind two grateful children, Kristine and Garry, a future Son-in-Law, Jim Vincent of Alexandria, VA, and two loving grandchildren, Leah Elizabeth Morris, a student in her final year at Kirov Academy of Ballet, in Washington, DC, and Emma Louise Morris, a recent graduate of University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, TN. who receives a degree in Psychology this May.
The family will receive friends at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA on Friday, May 15 from 6-8 PM. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 N. Park Street, Vienna, VA on Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel. A reception will immediately follow the service. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the York County, S.P.C.A, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Prayers and loving thoughts to Arline’s family. May our Lord strengthen you in the coming days. She will always be wonderfully remembered by me. I pray I lifted her as much as she lifted me.
I don’t usually stay connected with my patients, but I am the physical therapist who was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to work with Arline. I don’t know what it was, but I felt an instant connection with her. We shared many stories and had so many things in common. We both had a love for the arts and both had families rife with artists and musicians. I am sitting on my sofa looking at the painting she gave me in exchange for one I had painted (though not quite the same caliper). I have cut her obituary out and placed it in the envelope on the back of the painting. Thank you for listening to my son play the violin and for encouraging him. He now plays at Penn State. Thank you for touching my life and the lives of so many others. Your memory will live on in my heart.
I shall miss you & your laugh, Aunt Arline! Many thanks for all the wonderful memories, the summers visiting us, the Thanksgiving holidays out here on the East Coast (rescuing us from a “boring” day of talk the day after! ;-), bringing me to the East Coast almost 35 years ago for my first “real” job, and listening to me after we lost my mom..It was so fabulous to have you to talk to! Miss you already…
Arlene was a grand and lovely lady and will be sorely missed by all. Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Garry, I was so sorry to hear of your and your sister’s loss. We’re never ready to see our mother or father depart, even if it’s really just for some years (as I’m sure you’ll be meeting them in heaven). What a wonderful message you’ve all put together in her obituary. I didn’t know your mother was so accomplished, and the entire family! You are indeed very blessed. You and your extended family will remain in my prayers throughout this year, at least. Blessings, Carolyn
Garry and Kristine, my heartfelt condolences to you and the family on the loss of your dear Mom Arline. I remember her so fondly and that she was so caring and generous with me. I regret to not be able to attend the funeral due to work overseas. You are in my prayers. With love, warmly, Ann
Dear Gary, Bill and I send you our deep regrets at hearing of your dear mother’s passing. We did enjoy her and your company at that most enjoyable dinner with you in Virginia. We send our condolences and pray that God will be your comfort and support. With love, Bill and Mary Blackwood
Love and condolences to the family. Arline was a great friend