Charlotte Miller, age 87, Fairfax, Missouri passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born on September 23, 1937, in Fairfax. She was the daughter of the late Loyd B. and Ora B. (Pendergrass) Hayes. Charlotte was a graduate of Fairfax R-3 High School, Fairfax.
May 27, 1955, she was united in marriage to Thomas Laverne “Tom” Miller in Fairfax. To this union three children were born, Debbie, Terry and Doug.
Charlotte and Tom were the co-owners of Miller Auto Supply and Repair in Fairfax. Charlotte kept the books for the business 37 years. Her first priority was being a homemaker for her family. An active member of the community she was involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 49’s Hobby Club, Community Betterment, and the Fairfax Merchants. Her memberships included the Fairfax Baptist Church and the Hospital Auxiliary. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tom (May 5, 2008), brother James E. Hayes, sisters Cleta Lawrence, Rita Dunkle and Francis Dunkle.
Her survivors include her children Debbie (David) Hoffman, Terry Miller, and Doug (Lea Anne) Miller, grandchildren Aimee (Dave) Riley, Brandee (Chad) Graves, Keaton (Mallory) Hawkins, Tyson (Megan) Miller, Chelsea (Adam) Bean, great grandchildren Owen (Jordan) Riley, Lucas Riley, Levi Graves, Kannon and Michaela Hawkins, Dexter, Lottie and Belle Miller, two brothers Jerry (Lola) Hayes and Paul “Shorty” Hayes, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax. Pastor Rick Sons will be officiating. Memorials may be given to the Fairfax Baptist Church or AseraCare Hospice of Savannah.
