Benita Miller Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benita Miller of Lancaster, South Carolina, who passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Pressley "Press" Holder and Edna Williams Holder; her former husband Donald Miller; her daughter Beth M. Beatham; and her siblings, Bill Holder, Benny Holder, Barney Holder, Buddy Holder, Bettilou Ellis, Barbara Holder and Braunda Flowe.

She is survived by: her daughters, Becki M. Gardner (Mike), Brenda M. Emmons (Bruce) and Benay S. Kennington (Bill); her son-in-law Paul Beatham; her grandchildren, Bryan Gardner (Corinne), Alison King (Will), Kristen Privette (Matt), Michael Emmons (Jared), Caroline Zaney (Robbie), Sydney Beatham, Kylie Starnes, Allie Plyler (Ronnie) and Kortney Kennington; her daughters, Amy Jones and April Silvaggo; and her grandchildren, Sara Morris (Max), Will Jones, Emily Silvaggo and Nick Silvaggo (Gray). She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, his six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Baptist Church, 165 Craig Manor Rd., Lancaster, SC 29720.