Maxine J. (Kauffman) Miller, 78, died Nov. 6, 2024, in Elkhart Ind. She was born July 10, 1946, in Goshen, Ind., the third child of Louis and Orpha (Yoder) Kauffman.
She grew up in Middlebury Ind., and graduated from Bethany Christian High School in Goshen. In 1969, she married Larry, and they moved to Mashulaville, Miss. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 1972 and had a 30-year career teaching. Some of her fondest memories were at Wilson Elementary in Brooksville, Miss., where she taught second and third graders. After retiring, she enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, supporting community events and, with several friends, establishing the Mashulaville quilting club.
A wonderful, caring, strong woman, she demonstrated how a true Christian life should be lived. Every moment of her life was spent in service to others. Always with a smile and a comforting word, the circle of people whom she loved and encouraged is vast. She lived a life of grace and even in her last moments left this world with the same grace.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Miller of Macon, Miss; daughters Jennifer Glover and Judy Clay; son Jeffrey Miller; sons-in-law Jay Gary and Ruskin Clay; daughter-in-law Nicole Williams; five grandchildren; brothers Norman (Clara) Kauffman and Paul (Carol) Kauffman; and sister Rhoda (Steve) Greer. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchild Nailah Williams and brother LaVern Kauffman.
