A celebration of life for Susan Alkenburg Miller, age 63, will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Wetherford officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Born in Huntsville, AL, on December 19, 1962, Susan was the daughter of the late Leslie James and Carolyn Lincoln Alkenburg. Susan spent her life in service to others. She dedicated 30 years to the Fayetteville City Schools as a speech pathologist, eventually retiring from Ralph Askins School. To Susan, her colleagues weren’t just coworkers; they were her “Ralph Askins Family.” Susan was a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Beyond her professional life, Susan was an adventurer at heart who loved to travel, a talented cook, and a fiercely loyal friend. She passed away peacefully at her residence on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband, Pat Miller; brothers, John Charles Alkenburg and James Henry Alkenburg; brother-in-law, Doug Miller; her lifelong friend, Terri Towry (Jerry) McCloud; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Leslie Alkenburg.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Susan Alkenburg Miller.
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely wife. God bless you during this trying time.
My heart is heavy with the news of Susan’s passing. We worked together, went through graduate school together and spoke on the phone whenever possible. One of the most positive people I have had the pleasure to know!! Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Condolences to Pat, her brothers and her dear friends.
Pat, so sorry for your loss. She was too young. You and Doug have both lost so much lately. You both are in our prayers.
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Celia H. Mance
Pat,
So sorry to hear about your wife.
No words can make you feel any
better.
Life is way too short
Mac
Sooz was amazing! She touched the lives of everyone she met and touched the lives of so many children as a speech and hearing pathologist .
She was a loving caring wife and a great friend.
Wood and I have so many fond memories of Susan and Pat over then years and now we have a guardian angel in heaven. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, SOOZ.
Pat, I am so very sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. I grew up with all of the Alkenburg’s and always fun to be around. May her memory be a blessing and may she rest in peace. May God’s love and guidance be with you and the family during this difficult time
I am thankful I got to know and love Susan. I will forever think of her with love in my heart.❤️
Susie was so radiant with that beautiful smile every time one was in her presence. She had a wonderful spirit and will be greatly missed, She had our house decorated with yellow ribbons when we got home after the hurricane in St. Maarten and being stuck there and in Puerto Rico for some time. Always doing for others, Always smiling. Always happy. I loved her! To her family and friends–I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and love will be with you all.
John, Jim,
Susan was such a great and special lady.
She will be missed.
Our thoughts are with you
Very respectfully,
Scott and Gwen
Pat
Richard and I are so sorry to hear about Susan. You are in our prayers.
Susan Loved turnip greens, I would bring her my cooked greens and she would bring me some of her canned pickles,
Susan you will truly missed, prayers to her family
Mark Haston
Pat, family and friends, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Susan was an incredible person, inside and out. She was always kind to others, and, as far as I know, never said a cruel word to anyone. She was, by her own personality, raised to a higher station, from which she never descended. Great Lady.
We hold you all close in our heart and our prayers.
Bob & Cindy Dunivan
My deepest condolences to Pat and Susan’s family and friends. I’ve only known her a short time, but she was a wonderful person to be around, and I’m thankful I was able to consider her a friend before her passing. She will be greatly missed.
Pat, so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
John and Jim so sorry to hear this
Pat, I am so sorry for you and your family. I pray you are able to find peace and strength at such a difficult time.
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of Susie’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to learn of her death. She was a lovely person.
Prayers for her family and friends.
I’m so sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. Prayers for all the family.
The Hatcher family loved the Alkenburgs. Our parents were very close. Susan was a precious friend and loved by all. May God comfort this family.
Pat I sure hate to hear this we are praying for your family I’m so sorry
We are So Sorry. She was a Beautiful Lady inside and out. God Bless the Family and Friends with Comfort and Peace in the days to Come.
I’m so sorry to hear this! Prayers for her family and friends..
So sorry such a sweet lady hugs to Pat and Terri she will be missed