Novelle Miller

Novelle Miller, 82   After a 5-week struggle from complications due to a car accident, Novelle Miller courageously passed away into eternity on May 5, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1934 in Long Beach, CA to Paul and Gladys Waldie also of Long Beach.   Her entire childhood education was completed at St. Anthony’s Elementary/High School. A few years after graduation, she met and married the love of her life, John Anthony Miller, a 30 -year civil servant for the Long Beach Fire Department.  Together they raised three beautiful children.     Independent and motivated, Novelle returned to school and got her Psych Tech credential and worked for 18 years for Norwalk Metropolitan State Hospital. After retiring she still had more to learn and give.  She decided to return to Long Beach City College and get her RN degree.  Working the next 10 years for St. Mary’s Hospital and Eisenhower Hospital in Palm Desert, respectively.   Novelle was an avid reader and her favorite past times were sitting quietly, reading spiritual books, praying to her Lord Jesus Christ and serving others through her local parish. She was an incredible mother and friend and her joyful graceful presence will be greatly missed my all who knew her well.   She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John, three children, John Miller, Jr., of Long Beach, Susan Ambrose of San Clemente and Mary Miller of Los Angeles. Also, survived by brothers Paul and Larry Waldie, sister Carole Brown, three grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.   NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Any donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital of Memphis, TN.  Services are May 11, 11:00 a.m. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach.Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401