Shirley E. Miller, 87, of Walnutport, died Jan. 19, 2024, at her son’s home in Lehighton. She was the wife of the late Paul Miller, the late Robert Donchez and the late Woodrow E. Hower Sr.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mabel (Buss) Tacker.

She was a sample person for the former Parris Necktie Inc., Walnutport, for 10 years until she retired in 1985.

She was a member of Egypt Community Church, Whitehall, and was a deacon, usher and volunteer worker. She volunteered time for both St. John’s United Church of Christ and Slatington Baptist Church, both in Slatington.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen F. McMullen of Glenmoore; a son, Jeffrey L. Hower of Lehighton; six grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and three daughters-in-law, Patricia, Jennie and Louise.

She was predeceased by a son, Woodrow E. Hower Jr.; and a grandson, Timothy Hower.

There will be a calling time 11 a.m.-noon, followed by a funeral service, Jan. 26 at Egypt Community Church, 4129 S. Church St., Whitehall, 18052.

Contributions may be made to Cancer Support Community-Greater Lehigh Valley, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.