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Mary Ruth Miller, 74

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Mary Ruth Miller, 74 of Cabot passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born on December 7, 1941 to the late Charley and Parlie Hopkins Taylor of Cottongin, Kentucky. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Toler and brother, Earl Taylor.

Mary is survived by her children, Garland ‘Smokey’ (Tsinina) Burgan, Dexter ‘Rusty’ Burgan, and Brian (Stacy) Burgan; six grandchildren, Alex, Shayne, Emily, Cody, Samuel and Ashley; four brothers, Estil Taylor, Dean Taylor, Charley Taylor Jr. and Les Taylor; three sisters, Lois Webb, Thelma Atkinson and Wanda Privett; special friends, Linda Baker, Fran Low and Belinda Chaney.

She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30th at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel starting at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date in Kentucky.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, AR. 501-982-3400

16 Comments

  • Fran Finder Posted March 28, 2016 6:26 PM

    Mary, such a classy, and sassy lady. I will miss you my dear friend. Love to you and your family.

  • Eric Burgan Posted March 28, 2016 6:41 PM

    I hold all of you in my thoughts.

  • Ginger Taylor Posted March 28, 2016 7:12 PM

    Such a beautiful person, on the inside as well as the outside. The first time I met Mary was when Charley took me with him (before we married) to the Taylor family reunion in 1995. Several of the family members met us for breakfast the day we were leaving Kentucky. As we all hugged and said our goodbyes, Mary and I hugged and she whispered in my ear, “I hope you come into the family soon!” And, I did! A special piece of the Taylor family puzzle is missing now! Rest in peace, sweet lady! I love you!

  • Michele Young Posted March 28, 2016 8:48 PM

    You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Connie Finder Posted March 28, 2016 9:03 PM

    Mary I will miss you ,our talks and crafting together. I enjoyed spending time with you. .
    Prayers for the family.

  • Shayla Edwards Posted March 28, 2016 9:12 PM

    I am glad to have called Mary Miller my friend. She was an amazing women. Sassy, sweet and a Great cook. I’m glad that she shared some of her souo making recipes with me. She will live on. Prayers for family and friends.

  • Kathy mills Posted March 28, 2016 9:43 PM

    A lovely lady I enjoyed getting to know years ago…..she certainly loved her little boys. Prayers for each of you during this sad time.

  • marilyn brewer Posted March 28, 2016 10:02 PM

    You were a great lady and friend when I worked with you. I learned so much. You will be missed greatly.

  • Amy Taylor Mallett Posted March 28, 2016 10:09 PM

    Will be miss greatly, such a great person

  • The Hunts Posted March 28, 2016 11:20 PM

    Prayers for you and your family. May God bring you peace and comfort.

  • Robert and Sarah Andrews Posted March 28, 2016 11:32 PM

    We are praying for your comfort and peace as you start this new journey. May the Lord be with you through every step of the way. We love you guys! I will be praying for you in the future when, I know like me, you will still be missing her. We can find JOY knowing she is with the Lord!

  • Linda Baker Posted March 29, 2016 10:23 AM

    My Mary, Wish i could have seen your face when Jesus said welcome to paradise. I hope our mansions will be next door to each other. I love you my friend. I will see you soon.

  • Belinda Chaney Posted March 29, 2016 2:00 PM

    My dear, sweet friend Mary what a blessing you have been to your family and friends. You showed us your strength and courage and you filled our hearts with joy and laughter. You are truly a special person. May we find encouragement and comfort through the precious memories of your life, and the promise of seeing you again soon in your beautiful home in heaven.

  • Ms Tammy Thelen Posted March 29, 2016 6:08 PM

    MS MARY YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.I LOVE WORKING WITH YOU FOR FIVE YEARS .YOU HAVE SHOWN ME SO MUCH STRENGTHS IN OUR TALKS.WE TALKED ABOUT GOD AND WHEN HE WANTED YOU .YOU WENT ON THE MOST BLESSED DAY.YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER .BLESS YOU AND YOU FAMILY

  • Linda K. Butler Posted March 29, 2016 10:06 PM

    Sorry for the Taylor Family’s loss,praying for all.Wanda I am thankful you got to spend time with Mary before her passing.

  • Brian Burgan Posted June 23, 2017 9:54 AM

    Mom,
    Words cannot explain the pain I still feel without you. I pray everyday to be able to see you once more in heaven.
    You deserved so much, but sacrificed everything for us. I wish I could have seen you more and not be deployed or away for the Army, but I can’t change that now.
    I visit you next to day every time I go back home. I don’t have people to talk to much, no one wants to talk to the “Army guy”. I retire next week and can only thank you for how you raised me to be strong to be able to complete 25 years.
    I miss you and will always love you!!
    Stacy and I are going to start a new chapter in our lives now. She misses you so much too. She was outside in the yard crying, saying that the flower bed where you and her “pulled weeds”, or painting the bathroom together, and all the other memories you made together while I was deployed.
    I love you always!
    Your son Brian

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