Obituary: Helen Zaban Miller - Atlanta Jewish Times

Helen Zaban Miller passed away on Aug. 21, 2024. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ga., Helen enjoyed growing up in a close-knit Jewish community. Her parents, Sam and Rose Zaban, husband Alvin Miller, and siblings Sylvia (Jerome) Merlin and Robert Zaban, preceded her in death. Helen married her high school sweetheart, Alvin, after his service in the Navy during World War II. They married and started a family three doors down from the Shearith Israel Synagogue. They lived across the street from her best friend and sister Sylvia Z Merlin while raising their three sons, Larry (Leslie) Miller of Mobile, Ala., Richard (Debbie) Miller of Atlanta, and Michael (Valerie) of Atlanta; Helen was a dedicated grandmother, known as Mema or Meme to Amelia (Nick) Collins, Adam (Rebecca) Miller, Amanda (Greg) Walling, Brian (Elanor) Miller and Megan Miller. All of her grandchildren have moved away, but she has stayed in touch with them through Facebook and Facetime.

Helen was blessed with nine great-grandchildren. After living in her home for 60 years, Helen moved to The Piedmont at Buckhead, where she blossomed, meeting and making many new friends. Helen had two green thumbs. She enjoyed gardening and could pinch a plant, place it in a pot, and it would thrive. Helen enjoyed playing games, reading, and working on puzzles. She never turned down an invitation and looked forward to going out with friends and family. Helen will be remembered for her spirited independence and generosity. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice and JNF. A graveside funeral was held at Crest Lawn Memorial Park on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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