Thea Miller of Marblehead died peacefully early Tuesday morning after a lengthy illness. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, also of Marblehead, attended Tower school as well as Marblehead schools, followed by an associate's degree from Colby Sawyer College of New London, New Hampshire.
She leaves her husband Tom Miller, her daughter Lindy Leigh Miller, her sister, Tammy Smith, her brother Jud Smith and his wife Cindy as well as nieces Halsey, Lindsay and Darby Smith.
A talented artist and gardener, she loved the mountains, skiing as well as the ocean waters and fishing.
Services were private and in lieu of flowers, contributions to charity are appreciated. For online guest book or additional information please contact the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., Salem, 781 631 8885 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.