Phyllis Griffin Miller

Phyllis Griffin Miller, 80, of Bristol, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2026. Born on June 1, 1945, in Montgomery, Alabama, to the late Winton Ray Tolar and Louise Williams Tolar, she was a dedicated educator who taught for 35 of her 36 years in Liberty and Calhoun Counties. For most of her career she taught English and Social Studies at Blountstown Middle/Jr. High School, where she also served five years as the school librarian. A longtime member of Blountstown United Methodist Church, she gave generously of her time and leadership throughout the years.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus Victor Griffin of Blountstown, and her parents. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 37 years, William Frank Miller of Bristol; her sons, Bryan Griffin and his wife Carmen of Hudson, Florida, and Tolar Griffin and his wife Robyn of Tallahassee; her stepdaughter, Tracy Miller Hall of Scotts Ferry; her stepson, Will Miller and his wife Gina of Bristol; her grandchildren, Macey Prescott (David), Carley Carter (Aaron), Brady Griffin, Sarah Wingrove, Brianna Wingrove, Madyson Griffin, Peyton Griffin, Ricky Bozeman, Karrie Bailey (Trent), Scott Bozeman, Waylon Pitts (Lizzie), Liam Miller, and Cane Miller; her great-grandchildren, Rhett Bozeman, Little Ricky Bozeman, Blane Bozeman, Bentley Bozeman, Anthony Bozeman, Teddy Pitts, Johanna Pitts, and Andy Pitts; her sisters, Kay Bolden (Harrell) and Debbie McDowell (Tom); her honorary sister, Gail McCaskill (Joe Mike); and many nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered as a beloved teacher, faithful church member, and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose quiet strength and caring presence touched countless lives in her community.