Celebrating the life of
Belle Miller (Patti) King
Passed away on December 08, 2018
Belle Miller King
1923-2018
Belle Miller King (Patti) passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Duncan Rice King, her brother Hilary Herbert Miller, Jr. (Herbie), and her sister Elizabeth Miller Matthews. She was the daughter of the late Hilary Herbert Miller, Sr. and Idabelle Wyness Miller (Bunny). She is survived by her daughter Carole King Henry and son-in-law Julian Huguenin Henry of Danielsville GA, her grandson Jason Anthony Henry and his wife Emily Matts Henry of Washington DC, her brother Jack Wyness Miller and his wife Betty of Tybee Island, her sister-in-law Shirley Hallman Miller of Savannah, and numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Savannah High, she married Duncan in 1941. While he was stationed in England during World War II, she attended business college and became a stenographer. She later became an administrative secretary to the Fire Chief at the Naval Yard in Charleston where they lived in the 70s and 80s. She was active in garden clubs, a certified flower show and camellia judge, and a past president of the Garden Council of Savannah. She and a friend, Ann Mallory, led the effort to convince Chatham County Commissioners to donate land for a botanical garden on the Southeast side of Savannah. They raised the money to purchase a historic farmhouse for the Gardens, had it moved to the property, and directed its renovation. Later on, she oversaw the addition of a pond area and used local Boy Scouts to build trails while earning their Eagle Scout ranks. The Savannah Botanical Gardens, operated under the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs, is now in its 28th year of operation.
Patti left Savannah in 2014 to be closer to her daughter and her family as her health began to decline. Her family expresses its appreciation to all who helped care for her during this time especially the staff of Arbor Terrace of Athens and Bridgeway Hospice.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Dr. Benton C. Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Savannah Botanical Gardens, Bridgeway Hospice in Watkinsville, or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
May the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to the King family for the loss of your dear loved one. Please know that God is close to the broken-hearted and he will continue to help you get through these most difficult times “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”
- Denise , Lawrenceville ,
I am sorry for your loss but our God Jehovah promised at revelation 21:4 that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning or outcry or pain be anymore the former things will Pass away “ I hope this scripture will give you strength and comfort. Again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper, Savannah , Ga
I am so sorry to read of the death of your loved one. 1John 4:8 tells us that God is love. He does not want us to suffer. He gives us the wonderful promise that He will soon eliminate death forever. Rev 21:4
- Patti, Lawrenceville , Ga
So sorry for the death of your love one , since death wasn't originally God,s purpose for mankind it is very painful to deal with , put please read the wonderful hope that the Bible holds out for us all at (Revelation 21: 3&4) . My thaughts and prayers are with the family .
- Dorothy, Dacula,Ga,
Dear Carole and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Carol and family, Accept our condolence on the passing of your wonderful mother, a talented woman of skill and determination. She was a power of example to me,and I am happy to have known her. My husband and I will see you to express our thoughts on Saturday. There will be a donation from us to the Botanical Garden in your Mom's honor. Best wishes and warm regards, BettyAnn and Dave King, Savannah
- BettyAnn and Dave King, Savannah,
So grateful to have known this sweet lady. Patti had a very large impact on our neighborhood when we both lived in Whitfield Park. She helped start and organize our first ever Garden Club, which united many strangers, turning neighbors into friends. I loved her true Southern accent as well as her lady like manners. Thank you for sharing her sweet photo.
- Linda Shellhamer, Sav, Ga
To the family: May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time in your lives. Those who are sleeping in death ( John 11:11) God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences.
- W.J., Petersburg , VA
My condolences goes out to the family. May you all find comfort in the scripture at Acts 24:15.
- Rachel, Dallas , Georgia
Sorry for your loss. Patty was a nice, kind lady that dearly loved the Garden Center.
- SANDRA CLARK, SAVANNAH, GA
So very sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8 says “He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
- D K, ,
I feel very honored and blessed to have had this wonderful lady in my life for the past 2 years. It was a pleasure taking care of Patti and we all loved her at Arbor. I loved her very much and will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this very sad time in their lives. May God give you all comfort.
- Kimberly Keller, Jefferson, GA
My condolences to her family. What a dedicated lady she was to the garden club organization in Savannah. She will be missed.
- Nancy Tamarack, Savannah, GA
Prayers of peace being lifted for family. Patti was a dedicated Garden Club member. We will miss her. John 3:16
- Shirley Lewis, Savannah, GA
To a wonderful friend and travel companion I will miss you and your smart mind. If you needed a question answered just call my friend Patty. Rest in Peace my sweet friend, Will miss you.
- Liz Sills, Savannah, GA
May the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to the King family for the loss of your dear loved one. Please know that God is close to the broken-hearted and he will continue to help you get through these most difficult times “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”
- Denise , Lawrenceville ,
I am sorry for your loss but our God Jehovah promised at revelation 21:4 that he will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning or outcry or pain be anymore the former things will Pass away “ I hope this scripture will give you strength and comfort. Again I am sorry for your loss.
- Cooper, Savannah , Ga
I am so sorry to read of the death of your loved one. 1John 4:8 tells us that God is love. He does not want us to suffer. He gives us the wonderful promise that He will soon eliminate death forever. Rev 21:4
- Patti, Lawrenceville , Ga
So sorry for the death of your love one , since death wasn't originally God,s purpose for mankind it is very painful to deal with , put please read the wonderful hope that the Bible holds out for us all at (Revelation 21: 3&4) . My thaughts and prayers are with the family .
- Dorothy, Dacula,Ga,
Dear Carole and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Carol and family, Accept our condolence on the passing of your wonderful mother, a talented woman of skill and determination. She was a power of example to me,and I am happy to have known her. My husband and I will see you to express our thoughts on Saturday. There will be a donation from us to the Botanical Garden in your Mom's honor. Best wishes and warm regards, BettyAnn and Dave King, Savannah
- BettyAnn and Dave King, Savannah,
So grateful to have known this sweet lady. Patti had a very large impact on our neighborhood when we both lived in Whitfield Park. She helped start and organize our first ever Garden Club, which united many strangers, turning neighbors into friends. I loved her true Southern accent as well as her lady like manners. Thank you for sharing her sweet photo.
- Linda Shellhamer, Sav, Ga
To the family: May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time in your lives. Those who are sleeping in death ( John 11:11) God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences.
- W.J., Petersburg , VA
My condolences goes out to the family. May you all find comfort in the scripture at Acts 24:15.
- Rachel, Dallas , Georgia
Sorry for your loss. Patty was a nice, kind lady that dearly loved the Garden Center.
- SANDRA CLARK, SAVANNAH, GA
So very sorry for your loss. Isaiah 25:8 says “He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces.”
- D K, ,
I feel very honored and blessed to have had this wonderful lady in my life for the past 2 years. It was a pleasure taking care of Patti and we all loved her at Arbor. I loved her very much and will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this very sad time in their lives. May God give you all comfort.
- Kimberly Keller, Jefferson, GA
My condolences to her family. What a dedicated lady she was to the garden club organization in Savannah. She will be missed.
- Nancy Tamarack, Savannah, GA
Prayers of peace being lifted for family. Patti was a dedicated Garden Club member. We will miss her. John 3:16
- Shirley Lewis, Savannah, GA
To a wonderful friend and travel companion I will miss you and your smart mind. If you needed a question answered just call my friend Patty. Rest in Peace my sweet friend, Will miss you.
- Liz Sills, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
