With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Mildred Mae Burgess Miller, 89, of Sumter, SC, widow of the late Russell "Kakyman" Miller, who passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Life Reflections

Mildred Mae Burgess Miller was born in New Zion, South Carolina on May 15, 1936. She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Miller and Ernest Miller; one grandson, Patrick Miller; and one great granddaughter, Jasmine Jackson.

Mildred received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She was a dedicated homemaker for her family and her grandchildren, as well as a child sitter for many. She also worked at Mama's Kitchen in Sumter, SC.

Mildred was married to Russell Miller Jr., and they were blessed with nine beautiful children. She was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for many years. She was the President of the Pastor's Aide Committee and member of the Gospel Choir. Mildred also sang with Buck and The Heavenly Lights and Mary and the Everready Singers.

Mildred leaves to cherish her sweet and lasting memories: her four daughters, Mary Ann Miller of Sumter, SC, Rebecca Miller of Santee, SC, Gladys (Carlton) Pressley of New Zion, SC and Martha (Raymond) Davis of Lancaster, SC; her three sons, Isaiah Miller of Sumter, SC, Joseph Miller of Sumter, SC and Lee Manuel Miller of New Zion, SC; twenty-eight grandchildren; sixty-one great grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at her late residence, 961 Utah Circle, Sumter, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.