CAULKINS TWILA A. (MILLER) Age 93, passed away peacefully in her room at Passavant Community on Friday, November 6, 2015. "But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit which is in the sight of God of great price." (1 Peter 3:4 KJV). Born May 18, 1922, in Grapeville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ives A. and Anna (Grundy) Miller. Twila was a longtime supporter and member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lancaster Township. She was an avid reader, sewer and quilter who loved perusing fabric and book stores with her sister, Pat. Twila enjoyed spending time with her extended family during holiday visits and especially loved Christmas. She loved the sea shore and cottage visits to French Creek and attending card club with the ladies of the church. Twila will be remembered as a kind hearted and gentle spirit with an ever-present smile. Ahead of their time, she and Vernon were doing organic farm-to-table before it was popular. Twila loved baking, and is still remembered for her most wonderful pies, particularly her blueberry and peach pies. "
Rather, it (your beauty) should be that of you inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in Gods sight." (1 Peter 3:4 NIV). She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Alan I. Caulkins and his wife, Anna Marie; her granddaughter, Christina Fiora; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Twila was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon T. Caulkins who passed away on March 17, 2001; and her three sisters, Grace Goodwin, Ruth Flinn and Pat Beige. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 557 Perry Highway, Route 19, Harmony, PA 16037, with Rev. Barbara Love, officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 219 E. Grandview Avenue, Zelienople, PA 16063. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Twila's family at: boylanfuneralservices.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb