Jane Courtney Miller passed peacefully on the evening of November 22, 2020.

Jane was the only daughter of Frederick and Irene Courtney, and was the last surviving sibling of her 4 brothers- Richard, John, Dr. Frederick Junior, and James Courtney.

Jane was a devoted and loving wife to Francis Miller, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage earlier this year.  Jane is survived by her husband and children, Courtney and Timothy (Meaghan) Miller, her grandsons Colin, Patrick and Jack Miller, her sisters-in-law Mary Jo and Marian Courtney, and many adoring nieces, nephews and friends.

Jane was born in Hempstead and raised in Glen Cove, NY.  A graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset, Jane went on to earn her master's degree in social work at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.   Jane began her esteemed career as Director of Adoption at St. Christopher's, where she oversaw adoption services for children in foster care for over 20 years.   She then became Regional Director at Wide Horizons for Children, where she spent 22 years, and built out the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut offices.  Jane had a part in helping over 2,000 families come together through adoption.  Jane's passion for domestic and international adoptions led her to travel the world, where her integrity, intelligence and warmth left an indelible mark.

Jane was a unique blend of kindheartedness, strength, humor and intellect.  Her friendships were many and lifelong.  Her vivacity naturally connected her to people; she always offered an ear to listen and was a trusted confidante to many.  She made everyone around her feel at ease, and continually put the needs of those around her before her own.

Jane was steadfast in her faith, her strength and fortitude deeply rooted in that spirit. Jane perpetually saw life as more full of blessings than difficulties.  Her outlook was optimistic even in the toughest of times.  Jane's ability to laugh and find joy, despite battling cancer for much of the last decade, was an inspiration to all that knew her.

Her greatest gifts in life, without question, were her children and grandchildren.  Jane cherished her role as a mother and more recently a grandmother to Colin, Patrick and Jack.  She knew them each as individuals and found so much joy in being with them. She beamed with pride in their presence.

Jane will be dearly missed by her adoring Courtney and Miller families, colleagues and friends.

Due to the current environment, services will be for the immediate family only.   A mass followed by a celebration of life will take place during the summer months.

Donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Jane's honor can be made by clicking here .