Charlene was born in Rocky Mount, NC, on May 17, 1940. Her parents were John and Eunice Barnes, and she was the first of four children. She is survived by her brothers Steve Barnes and David Barnes and by her sister, Nancy Hughes. The family moved to Richmond, VA, in 1955. There Charlene attended Hermitage High School And graduated in 1958. In high school, she was a majorette and discovered her talent as an artist. She attended RPI College (now VCU) in Richmond, VA, where she studied art and started a promising career as a graphic designer. She met Butch Miller in high school and married him in 1963. In 1967, she had her son, Eric Miller, and her daughter, Ashley Miller, was born in 1970. Charlene continued to explore art through pottery, sewing and macrame. It was the 70's after all! Butch moved the family to Ohio and New Jersey and settled in Atlanta, GA, in 1975. In addition to being the world's greatest Mom, Charlene was an accomplished tennis player, loved spending time in the family's houseboat (named The Goldfish) on Lake Lanier and taught preschool at Embry Hills Preschool. The final phase of her career was spent at Rockbridge Elementary School teaching art with her much heralded "Art Cart" and where her hall displays using the kids' art were legendary! In her life, her true gift was teaching art to children, especially to her three granddaughters! She never visited without an art project in tow! Charlene was much loved in her church and loved the Lord above all else. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed. She is survived by her son, Eric Miller, her daughter, Ashley Miller, her daughter-in-law Claudia Miller, and her three granddaughters Malayna Miller, Sophia Miller, and Cassidy Miller.

Her Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 15, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, at Lakeside Funeral Home located at 121 Claremore Drive Woodstock, GA 30188, followed by a short remembrance service at 4:00pm.

Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 12:00pm at Biltmore Baptist Church located at 1300 New York Avenue Glen Allen, VA 23060. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow in the church's Fellowship Hall.

Her graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 19, at 2:00pm, at Pineview Cemetery located at 961 E. Raleigh Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27801. She will be buried next to her parents. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow at Carl and Betty Brake's home at 344 Rouse Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Charlene's name to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Home located at 760 Pollard Blvd. SW Atlanta, GA 30315.

Thank you and God Bless.

Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, GA., 30188, PH: 770-293-2757 is honored to assist the Miller family with these arrangements. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com