Jackleen Carol Miller-Martin Obituary (2025)

JACKLEEN CAROL MILLER-MARTIN was born in Yakima, WA on December 5, 1951, to Melvin & Frances (Perley-Fuenfhansen) Miller. She went Home to join her son, Pa, Mother, and sister on September 17, 2025, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima at the age of 73. At the age of 2, Jackie's mother sadly passed away, and she was raised by her "Pa" and his parents. Her only sibling, Virginia (Susie) Miller, passed away at the age of 17, when Jackie was 15 years old. A son, Keith Dwayne Miller was born to Jackie in January of 1968. Jackie was married to Robert Miller for some time before divorcing. She later married Steve Martin and lived in Alaska before separating and moving back home to Yakima. Jackie had one grandson, Nickolis William Miller whom she had a special bond with. She spent the last 31 years being his best friend and awesome grandmother. She was overjoyed in March of 2024 when she became a great grandmother to Keith Duane Miller II. Jackie loved being social and didn't know a stranger. She enjoyed her years living at the Bicycle Apartments in Yakima and making great friends there. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and her son. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sandy Stanelle-McLoud; her grandson, Nickolis (Nick) William Miller; great-grandson, Keith Duane Miller II; and the Kopp cousins, Connie Hauver, Pam Bright and Cheri Ruby; and her loving cats, Smeagle & Taz. Special thanks to her longtime caregiver, Yvonne Schwartz and Heartlinks Hospice for their kindness and care in her last days. Jackie will be laid to rest next to her loving "Pa" at Tahoma Cemetery in a graveside service Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family is being cared for by Brookside Funeral Home. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com