Margaret P. Miller, age 84, formerly of Kutztown, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born November 24, 1930, she the daughter of the late Rev. George Balla and Elizabeth (Horvath) Balla and the wife of the late Dr. Kendall Burns and the late William A. Miller.
She was a graduate of City Hospital School of Nursing in Akron, Ohio, and also attended Ohio State University.
Peggy had many interests in life, also being a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Allentown. Her ten years as a volunteer in the Ecumenical Soup Kitchen, gave her pause to count her blessings. Throughout her practice of 43 years of nursing, she experienced all aspects of the nursing field. Her last position was a charge nurse at Cedarbrook County Home.
She is survived by a son Dr. Dennis Burns, husband of Dr. Carol Burns of Dallas, Texas, daughter Dianne (Burns) wife of David Lenhart of Trout Run, PA. Also two grandchildren Kelly Burns and Evan Burns of Dallas, Texas. Other survivors include a brother Rev. Victor Balla, husband of Olive Balla of Los Lunas , New Mexico. Also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Elizabeth Lehoczky and her brother Rev. Dr. George Balla.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 West Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 or Phoebe Ministries, 1925 west Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104