Obituary

Jean Patterson Miller

July 27, 1934 - April 27, 2026

Jean Patterson Miller, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. She was born July 27, 1934 in Taylorville, MS and was 91 years of age. 

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Norma Raborn (Donald), Katy Thornton (Jimmy), and Lynda Bartlett; 1 son, Pierce Miller; brother, Pat Patterson; 8 grandchildren, Chenoa Hoyt, Jennifer Lea, Van Hilbun, Samantha Morris, BJ Miller, Matt Thornton, Daniel Thornton, Ashley Laseter, and spouses; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Pierce Miller; daughter, Jerry Lynn Miller; mother, Lois Patterson; father, Henry Patterson; 4 brothers, Jack Patterson, Larry Patterson, Donald Patterson, and Van Patterson; 4 sisters, Catheryn McNair, Mary May, Bonnie Dillman, and Johnnie Farmer. 

The family would like to thank all who were involved in the care for our mother/grandmother, the staff and nurses of Modern Health and of Richard Murphy Hospice House. Your time and professionalism has been greatly appreciated. 

Visitation at Line Creek Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Services conducted by BJ Miller and Rev. Tim Johnson. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice House, Hammond, LA. 

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.