Alice Miller
Alice Jane (Fife) Miller, 93, of North Salem passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her home, where she had been lovingly cared for by her family for the past eight years.
Alice was born on March 18, 1933 in Cambridge to the late Charles Hogue and Agnes Wright (Blair) Fife. Alice worked for many years in area factories and later became a nursing assistant at Bell Nursing Home where she cared for so many residents. After her retirement, she continued to do private in home care until the age of 80. Her work ethic and dedication to her work was truly unmatched.
Alice was a longtime and devoted member of the North Salem community church. She will long be remembered for her beautiful singing voice, praising her savior in song, with hymns she had memorized, rarely using a song book.
Alice was a member of the Moose Lodge, holding each of the offices.
Alice devoted her life to her family, caring for them was her true life’s mission and she loved spending time with each one of them and enjoyed big family gatherings.
Alice also enjoyed traveling, dancing, singing, sitting on her front porch, crocheting, and cross word puzzles.
Alice had a quiet but powerful strength about her, leading her life by her example over her words. She made taking care of others look easy, because it was a true gift from God.
In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Miller, whom she married on May 15, 1951. Her daughter, Alice Hill. Her son, John Miller. Her sons in law Bruce Archer and Junior Hill. Her Grandchildren, Gibby Durben, Ricky Hill, and Teresa Burris Spires. Her brother, Dan Fife, and two infant brothers. Sisters, Agnes Baker and Mary Gravens.
Alice is survived by her sister Rose Stackhouse. Seven of her nine children, Agnes (Gib) Durben, Robert Miller, Mary (Charles) Burris, June (Tim) Johnson, Dan (Debbie) Miller, Tammy (Doug Law) Archer, and Beth (Jody) Dye. Her Daughter in law Sherri Miller, 26 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 80 great great grandchildren. And several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Bundy-Law Funeral Home on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm and on Friday, July 24 from 11am to 1pm with her service to begin at 1pm. Pastor Bruce Colvin will officiate with burial to follow in North Salem Community Cemetery. The family would like to thank Interim Hospice for the care they were given.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Community Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. Box 40 Kimbolton, Ohio 43749. Alice’s online guest book and tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.
