Renee Roissier Miller

Renée Roissier Miller

1958-2009

Renée Roissier Miller, 50, of Madisonville, TN died tragically on March 4, 2009. She was raised in Laurel, DE the beloved daughter of local pharmacists, Robert (deceased) and Gail Roissier.

She graduated from Laurel High School in 1976 and Salisbury State University in 1981. In college she was a member of the varsity field hockey team and was voted a “Little All-American” player. It was as students at Salisbury State that she met and began dating her future husband, Jamie Miller. Following college she lived and worked in Ocean City, MD. She worked in the fitness industry, teaching exercise classes and as a personal trainer at the Sheraton Health Club and at Ocean City Health & Racquet Club. In her own fitness training she began body building, and quickly achieved success winning state, regional and national titles.

With their dogs Hub and Greta by their sides in 1984 Renée and Jamie set out for adventure and to seek their fortune in Alaska. While there she continued to work in the fitness industry and as a talented massage therapist. She and Jamie married in Anchorage AK in 1985. Later she owned and operated an Alaska day care center, Building Blocks. The family moved to their home in eastern Tennessee in 1994 where she nurtured their growing herd of children and animals.

She was active in the community, particularly in the activities of each of her children. She coached and supported their efforts in soccer, swimming, gymnastics and wrestling. Renée also formed and coached a precision horseback drill team, The Rarity Bay Rangers, which proudly marched in local parades and festivals.

Renée was known for her love of children and animals, her unfailingly cheerful personality, and her great sense of fun. Renée made friends everywhere she went and remained in touch with scores of people from every part of her life. Renée’s family and many friends will also remember her life-long fondness for the color red. She usually drove a red car, and often wore a red coat or carried a red purse. If you were picking out a gift for Renée, the choice of color was an easy one.

Renée is survived by her husband, Jamie and their nine children; Joannie, Jackie, Jeremy, Jesse, Jason, Joey, Janna, Jerry and Jax, all of Madisonville, TN; her mother, Gail Roissier of Sun City, AZ; her siblings, Michelle Roissier of WA, Suzi Roissier Israelsson of AK and Rick Roissier of AZ. She was also the adored daughter-in-law of the late Joan Wood Miller of Ocean City, MD and is survived by Jamie’s sisters, Jeanne M. Gaetano of MD, Terry Miller of Ocean City, MD, Kristi Miller of IL and Cathie M. Fagerstrom of VA. She also leaves many grieving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2 pm at Butcher Auditorium, Hiwassee College, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, TN 37354.

Internment is private.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Miller Children Fund, a fund for the benefit of her children. Donations may be made to: The Miller Children Fund, c/o Regions Bank, 101 Tellico St S, Madisonville TN 37354. Condolences may be sent to: Jamie Miller & Family, 146 Campground Rd, Madisonville, TN 37354 and may be posted on this site.