Miriam Andrea McMillan Lawson, age 75 of Gerrardstown, WV passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Hilltop House (Winchester, VA) under Hospice care.
Born December 30, 1946 in Berkeley County, she was the only child of the late Milton Edward McMillan and Virginia Elizabeth McBride McMillan.
A lifelong resident of Gerrardstown, she attended local schools and graduated from Shepherd College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education.
While at Shepherd College, Miriam was active in the Shepherd Choir, MENC (Music Educators National Conference), and Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. She began her teaching career in 1968 in Berkeley County and in 1970 became the first music teacher at Valley View Elementary School where she spent the rest of her career. She retired after more than 40 years of service.
Miriam was a kind and generous woman who loved children and animals. During her lifetime, she fostered and cared for many felines and canines. She also dog sat for many of her friends’ pets. She possessed a keen, if quirky, sense of humor; such as always having to order precisely 10 slices of lemon for her iced tea.
She will be greatly missed by her many friends.
At Miriam’s request, there will be no formal services.
Arrangements made by Brown Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com