Ethel Mae Miles, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon EST, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. J.C. Fryer, Pastor, officiating. Interment to follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Public Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Ethel Mae Miles, daughter of the late Florence Barber and the late Henry Preer, was born on November 18, 1943, in Phenix City, AL. On Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Ethel departed this earthly life and entered into her heavenly home, where she now rests in the eternal presence of the Lord.

Ethel attended South Girard school. She enjoyed showing her love for friends and family by cooking and baking. She was also a huge fan of wrestling and football. She enjoyed thrifting as well as decorating.

At a young age she accepted Christ at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL., where she remained a faithful and lifelong member. She served on the Usher Board and Pastoral Care Ministry. She truly enjoyed every minute at the church and every aspect of having a church family.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Miles; mother, Florence Barber; father, Henry Preer; brothers, Thomas Barber Jr., Henry Preer Jr., and Richard Lee Preer; sisters, Virginia L. Miles and Beatrice Brown; and a great-grandson, Tre'von Fluellen.

Ethel leaves to cherish her memory eight children: Clide (Sheila) Johnson, Vickey (Troy) Tabb, Butler Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Ronald Johnson, Donald (Ebony) Johnson, and Debra Jones, all of Phenix City, AL.

She also leaves 35 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, 3 sisters; Margaret, Janet, and Valerie; 3 brothers, Bobby Davis, James Preer and Edward Preer; cousin as sister, Joann Lyles; and a host of family, friends and community.