Paula Jeanette Miller

Paula Jeanette Miller (Farrow) passed away at home in Manteca, Ca with her family by her side on May 17, 2023, she was 80 years old.  Paula was born in Purcell, Oklahoma on March 31, 1943, to the late Paul and Norma Farrow. She was the eldest of three children. 

   Her family moved to Manteca in 1951.

Her parents owned and operated Farrows Sales and Service where she occasionally worked. Paula attended area schools and graduated from Manteca Union High School in 1961. She then attended Humphries Business college. She married the love of her life Clyde D. Miller on October 6, 1962, in Reno, Nevada. They made their first home on the base of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and moved back

to Manteca in 1963, they have three sons and were married for 60 years.                Paula worked for the Manteca Christian Book store for five years.  She was an avid reader and worked as the Librarian for the First Baptist church for 13 years where she built a library second to none. Paula also worked as the office Manager for Lathrop Baptist Church for several years. While at Lathrop Baptist Church she managed one of the largest food closets in the area. Paula dedicated her life to Christ at an early age, she loved working in the church. Paula loved reading her bible, praying for and

with others, and spending time with family and friends. Paula valued her lifelong friendship with Saundra and Walter Stinnett and enjoyed attending Southern Gospel concerts with long-time friends Lynn and Don Driver.         

   One of Paula’s greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took joy in her many flower gardens. Paula looked forward to the many camping trips she took with her children and grandchildren.

   Paula leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, children Dean Miller (Janine), Christopher Miller, Jeffrey Miller. Loving grandmother of Shaylee Mullings (Jason), Evan Miller (Grace), Jennifer Lawrence (Nick), Brennan Miller (Erica), Dena Miller, Nathan Miller, Jessica Miller. Great Grandmother of Melissa, Logan, Makenzie, Melody, Derek, Connor, Hannah, Cora, Faye, Amelia, Emma,

Olivia, Jace, MaKenna, Armando, Giovanni. Dear sister of Judy Ballance (Bob) and Sam Farrow and remembered by her many nieces and nephews. 

   Paula lived a full and exemplary life inspiring those around her with her dedication to family, friends,

and her love of the lord.

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