MILLER, Phyllis Marie - 74, Upper Tantallon, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, December 31, 2007, at home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Kathleen (Pearse) Hemming. Phyllis enjoyed working as an accountant at Maritime Life and she continued to work from home while raising her family. Phyllis was a long time active member of St. Luke's United Church in Upper Tantallon. She was an active member of the UCW, taught Sunday school and was a co-leader of the Explorers Youth Group. Phyllis was a regular contributor to the Hope Cottage Sandwich Program since its inception in the late 1970s. Phyllis loved living near the water and planting her flowers. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Loyall, from whom she was inseparable; son, David (Jeanette); daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Briggs and Sandie; grandchildren, Darcy and Grant Miller; Ashley and Emma Briggs; brother, Robert (Margo) Hemming, Halifax; sister, Marjorie (Gordon) Hill, Upper Tantallon; sister-in-law, Joyce Hemming, Halifax; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brother, Donald and stepsisters, Florence Sullivan and Margaret Beazley. The family will receive visitors 2-5 p.m. Sunday January 6, from Ronald A. Walker Funeral Home, 13549 Peggy's Cove Rd., Tantallon. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, in St. Luke's United Church, Upper Tantallon, Rev. Kevin Little officiating. A private committal service will follow in the family cemetery, Tantallon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences can be made to: www.rawalker.ca