Mother Otelia (Kee) Miner

"ALL day and ALL night angels are watching over the Miner Family"

"...Now the one that you call mama
She may be sleeping in the arms of our God
But the memories of the family devotion
Causes us to always trust in our Lord
Oh, she prayed for the Lord to bless and keep her children
Always let the love of God abide
Oh and the prayer that she prayed will
Cover us till we meet her, meet her on the other side,...Oh I still hear mama praying for me.."
 

In the late hours of October 28, 2021, Mother Otelia Kee Miner, traded in her earthly garments of lovely hats and suits for her crown and robe, and took steps down the streets paved in gold.

She was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Kee. At an early age she became a member of Joppa Baptist Church, where she remained an active member. She was in the Senior Choir, Assistant Treasurer, Kitchen Committee and Pastor’s Aide. She was a Pride of the Lilies. The biggest hat she was wore at Joppa was being the “Mother of the Church”.

Mother was preceded in death by her children-Sheldia Miner, Kelleston Miner, Bessie Miner and Dwane Miner.

Mother as she was affectionately called by so many, life will be remembered on Thursday, November 04, 2021 at the noon hour in the sanctorium of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church, Hobbsville, NC. Pastor William Wiggins, Jr., will bring forth words of comfort to the friends and family of Mother Miner. Mother Miner will be laid peacefully to rest beside her beloved husband Roy Miner in the Kee Family Cemetery. 

**ALL health and safety protocols will be adhered to during the Celebration of Life Service and committal service for Mother Otelia. All in attendance will be required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing at all times.**

Mother leaves to cherish her memories to three beautiful daughters-Vanessa Walker of Hampton, VA, Carol Miner and Marcia Bond (David) all of Hobbsville, NC; two wonderful sons-Kelvin Miner (Regina) of Albany, NY and Rodney Miner (Odessa) of Hobbsville, NC; one sister-in-law-Norma Lee Miner of Hobbsville, NC; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; life-long friend-Maybelle a host of nieces and nephews.

The Miner Family entrusted the team of Dennis J. Stallings Memorial Funeral Home of Gatesville, NC to serve them during their time of bereavement. DJSMFH professional team will assist the Miner Family during their hours of bereavement and beyond through unprecedented, sincere, heartfelt, compassionate and detailed personalized services catered to the Miner Family wishes and desires. Please continue to uplift the family Mother Otelia Kee Miner and all connected families through words of comfort, telephone calls/text messages, prayers, "virtual" hugs, thoughts or even just a smile.

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