Week of May 10, 2017
Selma Louise Cole Miller died peacefully in Darlington, SC on May 2, 2017 at the age of 95, surrounded by her family.
Selma is survived by her 4 children, Constant Hubert Miller III and partner Mary Baker of Darlington, SC, David Talbot Miller and his wife Nancy Ann Miller of Florence, SC, Frances Elaine Cooley and her husband Thomas Joseph Cooley of Westminster, MA, and Samuel Allen Miller and his wife Debra Ann Miller of Flowermound, Texas, 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Constant Hubert Miller, Jr. (Connie).
Selma was born on July 10, 1921 in Turbeville, SC to David Emerson Cole and Susan Virginia Burgess Cole. She attended Florence Business School in Florence, SC, where she played on the basketball team, and graduated with a degree in business. She met her husband Connie while working at Miller’s M System in Florence, and continued to support the family business for over 50 years.
She was active in the Kalmia Garden Club for many years, and was also a member of the Dancing Grannies in Darlington.
She was a charter member of Central Baptist Church on Spring St. in Darlington, and a member of the Grace Sunday School Class.
A wake was held Friday, May 5th from 6 – 8 p.m. at Kistler-Hardee Funeral home at 315 Pearl St. in Darlington. On Sat, May 6th, a viewing was held at 2 p.m., followed by a funeral at the chapel at Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. Burial followed at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington. In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St. in Darlington. The family sends its’ thanks to Agape Hospice staff for their continued support and loving care during Selma’s last year.
Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com.
