Kristie Rae Miller

On June 28, 2026 the world changed forever when we said goodbye to Kristie Rae Miller. Although she is gone way too soon, we take comfort in knowing her last moments were at home with her loving husband Adrian and over-protective snuggle-dog Roxy. Kristie arrived on August 22, 1984 in Laramie, Wyoming, bringing an energy that became an irreplaceable part of the family — defined by her sarcastic humor, kindness, and the way she cared without selfishness for her loving parents Rick and Shelly Miller and brother Scott Miller. Kristie loved to challenge boundaries and the status quo: Earning a degree in Criminal Justice then pivoting to excel as Operating Partner of a PF Chang’s before transitioning to Maggiano’s and most recently as General Manager of Jeannie’s Café in Nordstrom. Silly was part of her routines, like running down the street in an inflatable T-Rex costume or dressing full up for Halloween. Drinking wine with tequila shooters - (requesting in her Animal House voice) “Thank you sir, may I have another?” Loving fiercely while also unapologetically giving the finger with her steely eyes. She adored her brother Scott from the moment he carried her, feet first, at the age of 36 hours, from her crib to the living room proudly announcing, “Baby, baby!” It was Kristie’s heart and competitive drive that kept the whole family energized. She played basketball and volleyball for the 5,000-student Silverado High School varsity team and met some of her forever friends in the process. Playing mud-volleyball in Vegas was just showing off. You didn’t have to be a friend to have her protection. Kristie was a fierce defender of …everyone. Her friends and employees knew she would always have their back, but she was just as quick to defend a stranger on the playground or challenge someone over political views she felt were unfair. Kristie’s had a giant heart for all living things. At 8 years old she got her first pet, Elvis, then later Cleo, Marley, Aloha, and Roxy. Known for rescuing bees from swimming pools or sharing her meal with a squirrel or pigeon, she loved them all! Gift giving was Kristie’s love language, and her gifts were done in typical Kristie-style. If you even mildly expressed a passing interest in something, you would often see something like it show up for you (which afterwards we’d hear Adrian’s, “How much?”) But the best gift Kristie ever gave us were the memories: a sweet text or emoji exchange, crazy Carnaval Court nights, Boggle battles, and especially all the family dinners. Our family “New Restaurant Testing Panel” had become a favorite time together everyone looked forward to. Family was always at the forefront of her life. Kristie adored her brother Scott. She loved watching the NBA finals, gaming, and attending Foodie events with him. Her “Daddy” was her dependable rock, to which any request for wall décor hanging, admin support for work, or after-hours tactical rat-extraction services were done without question. Her mother gave her the perfect example of kindness and grace, yet Kristie had enough determination to carve out her own unique and special character in which she stood firmly as her own person. And her loving husband Adrian, who somehow managed to compliment all the different textures that made her Kristie – and hang in there like a man who’d read the manual nobody else got. From her Vegas family to the far-reaching extended family, and every friend in between, she was always overflowing with love for you. Please join us in celebrating Kristie’s energy, spice, and zest for life by matching her vibrant spirit with your clothing color choices (purple was her favorite). She would not want her celebration filled with traditional black attire! A visitation will be held at Palm Southwest Mortuary, 7979 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113, US, on July 9, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at Palm Southwest Mortuary, 7979 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113, US, on July 11, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Reception to follow at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Downtown Summerlin. 10940 Rosemary Park Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135.