INFORMATION
Jill Jackson Miller – Songwriter (1913-1995)
From an early life filled with tragedy and doubts of self-worth, Jill Jackson Miller emerged as co-writer of a song about serenity acclaimed around the world. Born in Independence, Jill was three years old when her mother died and was legally adopted by age 12. When her family moved to Armour Boulevard, she was allowed to continue attending school at Northeast High School for emotional support. After two years at Kansas City Junior college and after-school work at KMBC Radio, she left for Hollywood.