Miriam Sterling

Miriam Louise Sterling 97, of Cumming, Georgia received her heavenly reward on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. She was short in stature, but she had incredible faith that could move mountains with love for her God and family. Although Miriam lived most of her life in Georgia, she was Alabama born & bred and will spend eternity next to her soulmate of over 70 years in her beloved Alabama. Miriam was gifted with a quick wit & sweet disposition who loved to sew and crochet as well as being a superb cook. Her handmade patchwork quilts were always a treasured door prize at family reunions.

Miriam is preceded in death by her husband; Lewis Franklin Sterling JR, parents; Charlie Robert and Annie O’Dell Payne White, brothers; Charles Elmer Payne, Edward Earl Payne, James Albert Payne, and Harold Claude Payne, and aunt; Mildred Hall.

Miriam is survived by her children; Linda Sterling Staton, and Robert Lewis Sterling. Miriam also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Melanie Baden, Christie Williamson and Autumn Stowers; 2 step grandsons, 6 great grandchildren, multiple step great, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at Cumming Baptist Church from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Funeral services will take place at 2:00pm at Cumming Baptist Church on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 12:00pm CST, 1:00pm EST. at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Alabama.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899