Former retailer Sidney S. Miller is laid to rest

SIDNEY S. MILLER, a retired retailer and manager notably with Maison Blanche and Gus Mayer department stores, died on June 29, 2026. He was 91.

SIDNEY S. MILLER

Miller began his career as a buyer at D.H. Holmes, specializing in draperies, linens, and domestics. He later served as general manager of Maison Blanche on the Westbank and then went on to manage the Metairie store. Following his time at Maison Blanche, he became vice president of Gus Mayer, where he worked until retiring at the remarkably young age of 49.

In retirement, he devoted himself to managing his real estate interests and, most importantly, enjoying his family. He enjoyed splitting his time between his home in New Orleans and his beach condo in Gulfport, creating countless memories with those he loved most.

Born in Columbia, Mississippi, and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University and a lifelong LSU fan and devoted supporter of Mike the Tiger, whom he proudly escorted to countless football games.

A lifelong New Orleans Saints fan and a true sports connoisseur, he was always eager to watch anything related to LSU or the Saints.

Miller met the love of his life, Ellen Raye Katz, when they were just children. He attended her sixteenth birthday party in New Orleans, and from that day forward they were inseparable. They married several years later and built a beautiful life together, eventually settling in New Orleans. 

Every summer, the family looked forward to their annual beach vacation. What began as trips with just a few family members eventually grew into gatherings that included spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Those vacations became treasured family traditions, filled with laughter, memories, and time together that everyone looked forward to year after year..

It was said that he never met a stranger. He had a gift for making people feel welcome, whether they were family, lifelong friends, co-workers, or someone he had just met. His kindness, generosity, quick wit, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Sidney is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Ellen Raye Katz Miller; his daughters, Leslie Miller, Erin Miller Springer (Randy), and Stacy Miller Kohn (Mike); seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Harold Miller (Rici).

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. at 4:00pm at Hebrew Rest Cemetery #3. Rabbi David Gerber officiated.

The family has requested those wanting to donate in his memory do so to the charity of their choice. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.