Background
Miller, Shirley Ruth Dowling was born on March 15, 1938 in Hoboken, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Daniel Eles and Nellie (Henkle) Dowling.
Miller, Shirley Ruth Dowling was born on March 15, 1938 in Hoboken, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Daniel Eles and Nellie (Henkle) Dowling.
Associate Degree in Nursing with honors, South Georgia College, 1970. Bachelor of Science in Education with honors, Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia, 1981. Bachelor of science in nursing with honors, Valdosta State College, 1987.
Master of Education in Counseling with honors, Valdosta State College, 1987. Educational Specialist, Georgia State University, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia State University, 1995.
Staff nurse, Memorial Hospital, Waycross, Georgia, 1961-1968; office nurse, Doctor J. D. Farris, Waycross, Georgia, 1970-1972; instructor Licensed practical nurse, Okefenokee Technology Institute, Waycross, Georgia, since 1972. Executive chair Licensed Practical Nurse consortium State of Georgia, 1993-1994.
Developer support group for families in crisis Committee on Publication Ethics. Board directors Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Support Group, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association. Member Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Joseph Ray Miller, January 5, 1979. Children: Cyndie, Cammy, Connie, Christy, Wanda, Joe, Mike.