Mrs. Avis Lynne Miller, age 83, of Jonesboro, passed away on October 8, 2019. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro where she loved singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Thomas Miller. She is survived by her children, Mark (Donna) Miller of Marietta, Tim (Kathy) Miller of Mt. Airy, Melissa (Rev. Jack) Pickel of Jackson; siblings, George (Kate) Flury of Powder Springs, Gay (Larry) Hightower of Tyrone; grandchildren, Justin (Lindsay) Miller, David Miller, Ryan Bloodworth, Caleb (Callie) Bloodworth, Taylor Pickel, Abby Miller; great grandchildren, Addie Miller and Logan Miller and extended family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church Jonesboro in the Worship Center. Rev. Jack Pickel and Rev. Irvin Pearre will officiate. She will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 4-8 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to: CARE For AIDS at careforaids.org.   Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc, Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com