FRANKLIN - Yvonne Lyons Miller, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022.
Born March 14, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Ernest Arwood and Vesta Lyons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Miller.
Art was a passion and motivation throughout Yvonne’s life and career. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1970, she earned a Bachelor of Science in art education at Western Carolina University.
Yvonne began a fulfilling teaching career at Rabun County High School where she taught art for eight years. She was an instructor of painting classes at Southwestern Community College for two years and later took a position with the Macon County School System where she served as an art teacher for elementary schools across the county, spanning more than two decades.
After more than 30 years of teaching an appreciation for art and encouraging others to create, Yvonne retired as a full-time educator in 2013.
She enjoyed tending to her many flower beds, working on home improvement projects and caring for her family and pets. Yvonne was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family and friends fiercely.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded by brother, Wayford Lyons.
Surviving family includes daughter, Heather Miller, and son-in-law, Joel McCoy.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation for the benefit of art or teaching supplies be made to a local teacher or school of your choosing.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.