Cordelia Eve Jenkins Miller

Cordelia Eve Jenkins Miller, passed away on April 17, 2026. Cordelia was born on November 26, 1948, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, to Robert H. and Thelma Francis Jenkins.

Raised and educated in Bethlehem, she graduated from Liberty High School in 1966, carrying with her the poise and determination that would define her life. She began her professional journey at Almart Department Store before continuing her work with the Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley. She ultimately found her calling at the American Red Cross, where she served as Director of Emergency Services for the Greater Lehigh Valley for over 38 years, Cordelia became a steady and trusted leader, known for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping others in times of need.

In 1969 Cordelia married the love of her life Robert from that union their only daughter Angela was born.

As a lifelong member of St. John A.M.E. Zion church of Bethlehem she cheerfully served in many capacities but particularly enjoyed singing on the choir. Cordelia was a member of the NAACP, J.F. Goodwin Scholarship Fund, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Virginia E. Holland Chapter 86, and LANTA’s Board of Directors.

Family was at the center of everything Cordelia did. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt, and cousin.

Cordelia was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Robert; her daughter, Angela; her sister, Joanne Smith and brother-in-law Frank; her niece and nephew, Jennifer and Jamie Eggleston; her great-nieces and nephews, Jetta and Michael Freeman, Jade and James Johnson; her great-great-niece and nephews, Jaylin, Desiree, Noah, and Micah.  She will be missed by a host of extended family and friends.

Viewing on Friday  April 24, 2026 from 6PM to 8PM in the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Street Bethlehem, PA  18018.

Funeral service on Saturday April 25, 2026 at 11AM, with a viewing from  10AM to 11AM  all at  St. John AME Zion Church 718 Pawnee Street Bethlehem, PA  18015.  Burial in Nisky Hill Cemetery in Bethlehem.  www.HerronFuneralHomeCares.com

Contributions in her memory can be made to St. John AME Zion Church.