Doris Elaine Rankin Miller
Opelika, Alabama
Doris Elaine Rankin MillerNovember 28, 1935 – February 9, 2026Doris Miller, beloved mom, nana, aunt, and friend died peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home at the age of 90. Doris was born in Nyack, New York while her father was a seminary student. The second of three daughters, Doris grew up primarily in Atlanta, Georgia as a “PK” – preacher’s kid – spending much of her time in and around her church. A graduate of Bass High School in Atlanta, Doris worked for the Federal Reserve Bank prior to meeting the love of her life, Gene, in the summer of 1957. Their courtship was a whirlwind long-distance romance – they were engaged by Christmas and married in early 1958.Doris and Gene welcomed their three children, Mark, Laura, and Dara in the 1960s. In the early years of their marriage, the couple made their home in several cities throughout the…