Susie Mae Miles Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Susie Mae Miles

Mrs. Susie Mae Miles, 91, of Phenix City, AL died Monday, October 4, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. EST, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Uchee Chapel A.M.E Church, Seale, AL. Visitation will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Miles was born July 17, 1930 in Russell County, AL to the late Willie Sanks and the late Lillie Mae Walton.

She was a homemaker and caretaker of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Uchee Chapel A.M.E. Church, Seale, AL for over 70 years.

She married Solomon Miles, Jr. on June 25, 1959.

Susie Mae Miles, affectionately known to all as "Bigma" was loved by many. She will forever be known for her loving spirit, comical ways and stories, and loyalty to and love of her family. She loved going to church, cooking, listening to gospel music or the "spirituals" as she called them, watching the news, Price is Right and the Bachelor/Bachelorette.

She is preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Cugish Sanks, Cleveland Sanks and Elroy Miles, Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Lillie Sanks; one sister, Margaret Dawkins; one grandson, Christopher Preer-Sanks and two great-grandchildren, Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Allen.

Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Simmons and Patsy (Bradley) Luke, Jr. both of Phenix City, AL; three sons, Melton (Frances) Miles, Michael Miles, Sr. (Janis Holly) and Solomon Miles, III all of Columbus, GA; Daughter-in-law, Sheila Sanks of Birmingham, AL; Sister-in-law, Lillian (Glen) Butts of Phenix City, AL; 19 grandchildren, Patronya Sanks, Lasondra Davis, Seldrick (Jamika)Tarver, Nicole (Dearon) Tyler, Cugish Sanks, Curtis Sanks, Brandi Miles, Triandos (Lisa) Luke, Nicolas Luke, Brandon Miles, Kelcy (Alyse) Luke, Varisha Powell, Michael Miles, Jr., Elroy Miles, Jr., Justin Miles, Blake Miles, Yasmin Miles, Tesha (Prentiss) Temple, and Bryson Miles ; 39 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

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Sorry to hear of your loss of a sweet lady. I remember Mrs Miles when I was the manager at L.P. Stough..she was definitely a sweetheart. RIH Tawana Mathews & Family

My deepest condolences goes out to the entire family. This was truly a God sent angel from heaven 🙏🙏 stay strong family and let's continue to put God first R. I. H.

Rest In Peace, Keeping your family in our prayers. Tommy Harley and Mary Buckner

So Sorry to hear about your mom. You all have my ❤felt sympathy and may God give each of you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Lillie Walden

So sorry to hear about your mom. You have my ❤felt sympathy and my God bring you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

Pasty, May Our Most High God of great compassion shower you and your family with his love, mercy and grace. I didn't know your Mother but an apple don't fall far from the tree so that tell me that she was a very sweet lady, sweet love ones are forever in your hearts.
Shalom to All 💜 your friend Pam Williams Solomon from Leshner

Praying that God comforts, strengthens, and grants you all peace during this time and the days ahead. Love you all! - Christyn Livingston and Family

My Sincerely Heartfelt Sympathy To Pasty, Cynthia And The Entire MILES Family. Our Prayers And Thoughts Are With You All. Jackie & Sylvia Rogers Eiland

Praying that God will give you peace that surpasses all understanding.
Palmore-Williams Family of Wetumpka, AL

May the Lord grant the family peace at this time

We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for you and your family from the Jackson family and the Steele's family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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