Wanda Jean Miller

Wanda Jean Miller, 49, passed away August 15, 2026. She was born October 14, 1976 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Ura & Katie (Mullet) Miller. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Waneta (Marlin) Strader and Arlin (Christine) Miller; nieces and nephews Jarrett, Cana & Bryson Strader, Eva Miller, Michael Anthony & Joseph Gravagne; and many Aunts, Uncles & Cousins Our sister Wanda was the baby of our family, and she would always let everyone know. Wanda had the gift of never forgetting anyone’s birthday…if you told her once she would never forget. But she might forget where she put her shoes. In her teenage years Wanda loved participating in Special Olympics. She participated in swimming and gymnastics. Wanda couldn’t work many jobs with her disability but worked at McDonald’s when she was in high school. She graduated from Sarasota High School Class of 1995. She then worked at Sunnyside Nursing Home. She really loved working with elderly people. Wanda loved going on cruises with mom and dad and even one with her friend Sarah or just taking a weekend and spending it in a hotel on the beach somewhere. Wanda loved to go shopping with mom and then go out to eat, usually Der Dutchman. After mom passed it was her cousin Katie who took over where mom left off. Wanda enjoyed every minute. Katie was such a blessing to our family and especially to Wanda. The highlight of Wanda’s week was going to Church on Sunday. One story about Wanda that we talked about a lot in our family. In the late 70’s we came to Florida on vacation and the hotel we stayed at had a swimming pool. None of us knew how to swim. Wanda was at the deep end of the pool and decided to jump in and “swim” to the other side. Luckily, someone driving by saw what was happening and dove in and brought her to safety. After that we heard about the time she drowned so many times, but she would always tell people she only drowned once! We would like to say a special thank you to the caregivers at Our Peaceful Living and to the staff at Future Leaders Inc. along with the friends she made there, every one of you was a special blessing to her! There will be a Celebration of Wanda’s Life service on Friday August 21, 2026, 6:30 pm @ Abundant Life Church 6461 Proctor Road, Sarasota, Florida 34241.

Wanda Jean Miller

October 14, 1976 - August 15, 2026