Berniece "Sis" Lois (Pryor) Miner

Berniece “Sis” Lois (Pryor) Miner, the daughter of James Solomon and Zola Josephine (Davis) Pryor, was born December 1, 1936, in Boss, Missouri. She grew up in what she called, “Pryor Holler” along with her brothers, Lloyd and Paul “Tooter”. On August 29, 1958, Sis was united in marriage to the love of her life, James “Jim” Dwayne Miner. She was a dedicated wife to Jim for sixty-two years before his passing November 6, 2020, faithful mother to her children: Kimberlee, Timothy, and Tara, devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and affectionately known as Aunt Sis to her cherished nieces and nephews. In her early twenties, she started working for Brown Shoe Factory for many years. She then started working at Absorbent Cotton until she retired in 2001. Her life was a testament to love, perseverance, and the dignity of hard work. Sis was a big supporter of her children and grandchildren; she loved to attend their sports games and was their biggest fan. She loved taking family road trips, sightseeing at historical landmarks, and seeing the ocean for the first time at Virginia Beach. She also thoroughly enjoyed playing boardgames with her grandchildren, especially Dominos, Old Maid, and Aggravation. Sis was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Fan, talented embroiderer and quilter, and loved listening to bluegrass and gospel music. When she was able, she worshipped at Faith Assembly of God and Boss Assembly of God. As her health declined, she started watching services online. Berniece passed away September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home, in High Ridge, Missouri, at the age of eighty-eight years. She is survived by her loving children: Kimberlee Sexton of High Ridge, MO, Tim Miner and wife Tammy of Festus, MO, and Tara Boscia and husband Matt of Weldon Spring, MO; grandchildren: Marissa Sexton, Dalton Miner, Tyler Miner and wife Brittney, Rhe’a McDowell and husband Blake, Dalton Hunsaker, Audrey Boscia, and Lincoln Boscia; great-grandchildren: Brantley, Amelia, Eli, Emersyn, Parker, Nolan, and Colin; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding her in death were her husband: James “Jim” Miner; parents: James and Zola (Davis) Pryor; and brothers: Lloyd Pryor and Paul “Tooter” Pryor. Sis will be remembered for her unwavering kindness and infectious positive attitude. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and cherished. Her legacy will live on in the memories she leaves behind. Sis will be forever missed. Funeral Services for Berniece “Sis” Lois (Pryor) Miner were held Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Boss Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brad Carriger officiating. Additional speakers were Tara Boscia, Audrey Boscia, Dalton Miner, Tyler Miner, and Lincoln Boscia. Special Music was provided with songs “I’ll Fly Away”, “He Lives”, “When We All Get To Heaven, and “Far Side Banks of Jordan”. Serving as Pallbearers were Dalton Miner, Dalton Hunsaker, Tyler Miner, Lincoln Boscia, Kenny Pryor, and Denny Pryor. Honorary Pallbearers were Blake McDowell and Matt Boscia. Burial was in the Boss Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Berniece “Sis” Miner to the Boss Assembly of God Church or Boss Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Berniece "Sis" Lois (Pryor) Miner

December 1, 1936 - September 12, 2025