Vida Miller
Vida Miller was elected to the SC House of Representatives in 1996 and served for 14 years. Prior to serving in the General Assembly, she served on the Georgetown County Board of Education for 7 years.
She has owned and operated the Gray Man Gallery, located in Pawleys Island for 31 years.
As a local business owner, Vida has been known for her community service for over 3 decades, serving on a host of local boards and commissions which currently include, Vice Chairman Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, Tidelands Community Hospice, McClellanville Arts Council and the Rice Museum.
Known for her commitment to public education, she received the SC School Boards Association Legislator of the Year two consecutive years. She has been honored to receive recognition from numerous other organizations for her public and community service including the Georgetown Business and Professional Woman of the Year Award, the SC School Administrator's Legislative Award, Coastal Business Magazine 30 Most Powerful Women Award- two consecutive years, and the Sierra Club and Coastal Conservation Voters Legislator of the Year Award
As an elected official she was a fierce fighter for her constituents and conservation of our state's natural resources. Vida continues to assist her community and is actively involved with causes that are dear to her. She enjoys painting as a hobby and her award winning artwork is one of her most best kept secrets.
A native of Greenville County, SC, she has lived in the low country for over 35 years and was married to the late JD Miller of Georgetown.