Pawleys Island: Mercelene "Merce" Thomas Miller, 99, widow of Gordon "Nig" Leath Miller, Jr., died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Miller was born in Manning on May 1, 1915, a daughter of the late Horace Murchison Thomas and Mary Gaillard McLeod Thomas. She grew up in Manning and lived in Pawleys Island for most of her life. Mrs. Miller managed the Georgetown Co. Board of Registration for many years. She was a communicant of Christ the King, Waccamaw, Episcopal Church. Survived by: Mercelene "Petti" Thomas Miller Lighthart (Robert) of Folly Beach, Mary Miller Hydrick of Charleston, and Denise J. Miller of Pawleys Island; two granddaughters, Leclair L. West (Dr. Mark) and Sarah Hydrick Ogden (Tom); three grandsons, Bob Lighthart (Christine), Leath Miller, and Daniel Edward Hydrick (Linda); and four great-grandchildren, Lydia Elise Lighthart, Carolyn Joy Lighthart, Lucy Royall Hydrick, and Cambridge Trott Hydrick. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Miller was predeceased by a son, Gordon Leath Miller, III. Memorial services will be held at the graveside at two o'clock on Friday afternoon, October 31, 2014, at All Saints Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Frederick Bentley. Sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to: Regency Hospice, 11943 Grandhaven Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, or to the charity of one's choice. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440