E. Jean Miller Carroll Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Evie Jean Brannan Miller Carroll left this earthly world on February 24, 2020 at age 87. She was born to James Clyde Brannan and Mae Hingson Brannan on November 2, 1932, in Live Oak, Florida. She was the eldest of four daughters born within five years and moved to Jacksonville, FL at age seven. She married Thomas Carroll Miller in 1949 and graduated a married woman from Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1950. Together they had three children, Tommy, Scott, and Kelli. In 1965, they began a business, Property Damage Appraisers, an appraisal company for insurance companies. Jean continued the business after Tom’s death in 1983, retiring in 1993. As a busy wife, co-owner, and mom, she was also active in her church (Grand Park, Lake Forest Baptist Church, First Baptist of Callahan, and Deermeadows). She was a life-time member of PTA and a Florida National Honorary Member of the PTA Club. She was also a long time member of Eastern Star of Riverview #265 and The Women of the Moose of Northside. She served as a volunteer (and Mother Goose) to the children of John E. Ford K-8 School #154. She was honored to organize the soda tab collection for Ronald McDonald House in her last two churches, collecting for over 17 years. She married Jack Dempsey Carroll of Callahan in 1989 and celebrated 14 years together. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome around the United States and took a cross-country train trip across Canada, extra special since Dempsey retired from the Railroad. Mrs. Carroll enjoyed annual trips to her condo in St. Augustine with her sisters and made a special trip to see her three sisters in three days. She celebrated themed-birthday teas hosted by her daughter, Kelli every five years from age 65 to the delight of her family and friends. She organized the Fawn Ridge Ladies Luncheons for her community. She was predeceased by her children, Thomas C. Miller, Jr. and Scott Franklin Miller; her husbands: Thomas Miller, Sr. and Dempsey Carroll; and sisters: Jeanette Rouse (Bob) and Shirley Arpen (Johnny). Mrs. Carroll is survived by daughter, Kelli Miller Heath (Steve) Jacksonville; sister, Elizabeth Manning (Gene) New Smyrna Beach; brother, Jim Brannan, Jacksonville; grandchildren, Kristen Green (Brett) Colorado Springs, CO and Sam Heath (Lindsay) Austin, TX; step-granddaughter, Raenell Blackwell (Jeff) Jacksonville; great-grandchildren: Troy Blackwell and Jackie Utt (Billy) Jacksonville and Russell Blackwell (Alexis) Virginia Beach, VA; great-great-granddaughters: Haleigh, Ella, and Kinsley, Virginia Beach, VA. She will be missed by family (a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins) and friends far and wide, especially her friend, Martha Jackson. The family wishes to thank the loving staff of Ortega Gardens, her last home. Community Hospice provided compassionate support to her and her family. Arrangements are under the care of Corey Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. Services will include a Viewing on Thursday, February 27 at 5-7 pm and Funeral on Friday, February 28 at 11 am. Dr. Larry Yarborough will officiate the funeral and Dr. Len Sak will conduct the interment ceremony at Restlawn Cemetery following the funeral. Pallbearers are Russell Blackwell, Troy Blackwell, Jimmy Brannan, Gene Manning, Bobby Rouse, Kevin Searcy, Barry Warren and Danny Warren In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deermeadows Baptist Church or Ronald McDonald House Charities.

E. Jean Miller Carroll

November 2, 1932 - February 24, 2020