Gladys Miller
May 23, 1930 - July 18, 2021
Gladys passed away peacefully at her home of seventy years in San Mateo on Sunday, July 18th. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Miller.
A native Californian, she was born and raised in Millbrae. Gladys attended Burlingame High School, where she was a straight-A student and star basketball player. She graduated from high school in 1947 and immediately went to work at an insurance office in San Francisco.
In 1951 she married Robert Miller at St. Mathews Catholic Church in San Mateo. In 1952 they moved into the family home in San Mateo. Gladys was a busy homemaker raising their three children. In the early 1970’s she went to school to become a medical transcriptionist. She worked at Mills-Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, she enjoyed her work and enduring friendships with coworkers.
As a couple, Gladys and Bob spent many years traveling the world together. This was made much easier when Gladys graduated from the SFO Fear of Flying class in 1982. One of the most meaningful trips was a visit with family in England. Of all the places she visited in the world, Hawaii was her favorite destination.
She loved being a Grandmother and treasured becoming a Great Grandmother. “Nana” shared her love of all things Mickey Mouse with her grandchildren. They will always associate whales, dolphins and the color turquoise with Nana.
She is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Laura), Christopher, and Kathleen Evans (Dave). Her grandchildren, Colleen Evans, Katie Alma (Mark), Amanda Miller (Adam), Courtney Miller, Jessica Miller, and Scott Miller (Danielle). Her great-grandchildren, DJ Alma, and JJ Pelkey. All will greatly miss her.
The family wishes to acknowledge Gladys’ loving caregiver, Nia. Nia provided outstanding care and friendship to Gladys over the last four years.
There is a funeral mass, Thursday, July 29th, 10:00 am at St. Matthews Catholic Church. 1 Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, with interment at Skylawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project in Gladys’ memory. www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate