Candace Susan Chase Miller, 63, of Galveston and a native of Beaumont, died peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at The UTMB John Sealy Hospital in Galveston after battling a long illness.
She was born on March 5, 1950, in Beaumont, daughter of Juna Belle Doors Chase and Norman L. Chase II. Candy, as she was better known; graduated from French High School in 1968. Her work as a teacher at a business college took her from Beaumont to Austin; then back to Beaumont. At this point of her life she met back up with an acquaintance; a 1968 graduate of French High School, Ben Miller, whom later became her husband of forty years.
Her husband’s occupation in the hotel industry allowed them to work and travel across the country. Moving through Texas from Beaumont, to Austin, to Houston, then to El Paso; to Seattle, Washington; to San Francisco, California; to Bethesda, Maryland; to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; to Savannah, Georgia; and finally back home to Texas, settling in Galveston. Along the way, Candy never met a stranger and made a lot of friends. Some of which became so close, they became her sisters.
After retiring from the professional life in 1987; her entire world was centered around her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Miller; daughter, Malea Miller; son, Benjamin Chase Miller; grandson, Colin Anthony Chase Drzewiecki; her brother, Norman L. Chase III; eight nieces and nephews; eleven great-nieces and nephews; one great-great-niece; one great-great-nephew; and a few cousins, whom all she treasured.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juna and Norman; and three of her brothers, Tommy James Chase Sr., Donald Gene Chase Sr., and Ronald Dean Chase Sr.
Candy was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
A gathering of her family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77703.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284.
