Mary Broach Miller

Mary Broach Miller, 80, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Oakhaven Nursing Center.  She was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline Friar Broach.  She is also predeceased by two daughters, Brenda Miller Wallace and Phyllis Rowell; four brothers and one sister. 

She was a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan and a member of Freedom Liberty Worship Center.  She worked at Electromotive, Waffle House, Cracker Barrel and delivered papers for the Morning News before her retirement.  Her greatest joy in life was her family and taking care of her grandchildren.  She was affectionately known as “Granny” to everyone who knew her. 

She is survived by three daughters, Kathy Ard, Betty (Steve) Rowell, and Tammy (David) Davenport; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a brother, Billy (Frances) Broach and one sister, Elorie Blalock; and a son-in-law, Roger Rowell.  

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Cain Calcutt Funeral Home with burial to follow at Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Cain Calcutt Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter, Betty and Steve Rowell, 415 Bronco Road, Florence, SC 29501. 

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice or to Freedom Liberty Worship Center.

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