Our beloved member, Pat Millman, died on December 29^th at the age of 95.  Pat was one of the pillars of our church.  She played an important role in the groups that hosted our social events, fundraised in every way possible, and saw to the maintenance and upkeep of our building.  She was also an integral part of the Finance Committee for many years. Pat’s voice could be heard clearly in every annual meeting and she was a woman of strong opinions as well as a fierce defender of women’s rights. She always put the work in.  She always showed up.

Pat’s memorial service is on Saturday, February 10^th at 11 AM.  The service will also be available over Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/97436988541

As is our tradition, the congregation hosts a Memorial Reception following the service. Please leave a plate of finger foods, sweet or savory, in the church kitchen anytime Saturday morning.  If you would like to help set up, serve, and clean up please contact Elizabeth Breeden  art@uucharlottesville.org

Below: Long time member (since 9.1.1970), Pat, who gave generously of her time, talents and resources is pictured here with the Ghaznavi family, who UUCville helped sponsor in their transition from Afghanistan to Charlottesville. Pat is being thanked for donating her automobile to the family.

Photo courtesy of Bev Ryan who said “We were at Douthat State Park and Don Landis was teaching us to play poker.  Pat was the big winner!”

Obituary Published by Daily Progress on Feb. 3, 2024.

Patricia Gurr Millman

Patricia Gurr Millman, 95, passed away peacefully in her home with her family on December 30, 2023.

Born April 6, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Lucy Phibbs and Benjamin Gurr. Patricia held degrees from the University of Michigan (BA) and the University of Virginia (M.Ed., Ed.D). She was an elementary school teacher and the Elementary and Special Education Supervisor of Warren County, VA and a Professor of Education at Fairmont State College in Fairmont, WV. Patricia was dedicated to ensuring children with special needs obtained the best education possible. While at Fairmont State College, she pursued improving students’ ability to write using computers and ran the Macintosh Computer Lab and instructional technology program. Patricia has been an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville for many years. She served on several committees and for several years volunteered at the Church’s Food Pantry. Her joy for life, warmth, generosity and love will be deeply missed.

During the last months of her life, Patricia resided with her daughter, Lorraine Murray, her husband John, her granddaughter, Caitlin Murray, and her former husband, Robert Millman, Jr. who predeceased her in August. She is also survived by her son, Clifford and his wife Joy; her grandchildren, Ryan and Michael Bruun, Caitlin Murray, and Alexander, Kai, Terry and Benjamin Millman; and her great grandchildren, Harrison and Madelyn Bruun.

Special thanks to Ann and Sandy Rhodes, Antionio Green and Stephanie Jenkins for providing her with amazing, loving, and meticulous care. Because of all of you, she was able to enjoy every day in comfort, with dignity and laughter. To Interim Home Healthcare nurses, physical and occupational therapists for the high quality and responsive care they provided.

The Memorial Service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville on February 10, 2024, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville, Ministers Discretionary Fund, 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Condolences may be shared with the family at Patricia Gurr Millman.