Mrs. Kathleen Howell Miller, age 88, of West Jefferson, NC died on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Miller was born on September 22, 1921 in Ashe County, NC to the late Robert and Katie Houck Howell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by her husband, Powell Miller. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Johnny Lee Goodman. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 26, 2009 prior to the service at Ashelawn. Mrs. Miller is survived by: two daughters - Mary Roscana of Lewisville, NC and Rebecca Miller of Charlotte, NC; four sons - Robert Miller of Houston, TX, Joe Miller of West Jefferson, NC, David Miller of Richmond, VA, and Danny Miller of Lansing, NC. Ten grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and two great-great grandchildren also survive. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging (Meals on Wheels), P.O. Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Miller's arrangements.