Barbara Ann Spellman Miller passed away on September 24, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born on September 4, 1935 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late William Michael and Loline Hoppers Spellman. Devoted wife of the late Reagan Horace Miller. Loving mother of Perry Miller (Ruth), Regina Miller, Grace Lolene Miller, and the late Mike Miller. Proud grandmother of Ashley Dell (Rudy), Patrick Randon, Kirsten Mahmud (Rashed), Christopher Miller (Ali), Keith “Buck” Adams, Jr (Lauren) and Zachary Miller. Great-grandmother of Regan Perkins, Jackson Dell, Alice Adams, Zaina Mahmud, August Adams, Drew Miller, Layla Mahmud and Arlen Adams. Sister of William Spellman, Jr., Francis Spellman (Clara), Chester Spellman (Trish), Darlene Stevens and the late David Spellman (the late Retha) and Donald Spellman (the late Carol). Barbara is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
Barbara was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. This is where she also met her husband, Reagan “Reggie”, when they were both playing in a country western band. They married in 1955 and moved to Louisiana where she lived until her death. She had 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was loved by many and had a way of making anyone who knew her feel special and loved.
She and Reggie were pioneers in Gretna, Louisiana, where they started and pastored Westbank Revival Center for more than 30 years. She was a devout Christian and really lived a Christ centered life. She had a real relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She shared the love of Christ and the gospel with anyone who would listen.
Barbara worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years. She also had artistic and creative abilities that afforded her arranging flowers and painting beautiful artwork.
Her life was an example of her belief’s, and she showed many how to be a true mother and what unconditional love really is. Many have said she was their spiritual mother. She will be missed by all who knew her and she left so many wonderful memories for her family that will be cherished forever.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 beginning at 2:30 PM at WestPoint Church, 664 Behrman Highway in Gretna, and will be followed by the memorial service at 4:30 PM.
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