THE wife of a prominent South Carolina pastor shared now-heart-wrenching words on social media before her sudden death on April 27, 2024.
Mica Miller, 30, died by suicide, according to her husband John-Paul Miller, but friends and family are calling for a full investigation.
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On Sunday, April 28, John-Paul closed his service at Solid Rock at Market Common in Myrtle Beach by announcing his wife’s tragic death.
In an emotional moment, he said she died by suicide following a mental health battle and choked up while sharing memories of her.
According to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, Mica’s body was found at the Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, two hours east of Charlotte.
The park is nearly an hour and a half north of Myrtle Beach, where she lived at the time of her death, according to her obituary.
John-Paul said she has suffered from thoughts of suicide in the past, but “God took care of her and got her through it,” he told ABC affiliate WPDE.
“She was probably the greatest wife anyone could ask for,” the pastor said.
Friends and family say Mica, who was once the worship leader at Solid Rock, had been absent from the church in recent weeks, according to posts on social media.
Online, she would open up about her struggles and often shared verses from songs that helped bring her comfort.
On April 9, Mica shared a mysterious post where she spoke of “terrible things” she lived through.
“When terrible, terrible, terrible things happen to you,” she wrote, saying her followers knew what she was talking about.
The singer shared the post with a photo of herself smiling, which she called her “resting peace face” and encouraged her followers that God was still good.
“Stay strong and resilient, your family has your back,” her grandfather said in a now-tragic comment.
Another person said, “Sending you love” and quoted the Bible with, “He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
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CALLS FOR ‘JUSTICE’
The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Robeson sheriff’s office for comment, but the sheriff confirmed to local outlets they are investigating Mica’s death.
Officials said they don’t believe there’s a threat to the public at this time.
Following Mica’s death, family members made impassioned calls for a detailed investigation.
A fundraiser was created to raise money for funeral arrangements and travel expenses as the family flies to South Carolina.
Excerpt from Mica’s obituary
Mica was energetic, affirming, adventurous, faithful, loving, giving, forgiving, talented, joyous, creative, assertive, bold, determined, authoritative, passionate, hardworking, a risk taker, and so much more. She and JP have been friends since 2009, married in 2017, and spent almost every single day and night together. Mica loved her little dog, Loki. She loved doing outdoor activities like waterfall repelling, hiking, skydiving, running, and going to the beach. Mica would take on any challenge, even if it was being a vegan for an entire year. Mica was a great stepmother, and an amazing wife and helpmate. She helped Pastor JP with the church in every way. Mica was the worship leader, graphics designer, youth leader, women’s ministry leader, and Pastor’s assistant. And she did all of this with the upmost integrity and faithfulness. Mica made the greatest of efforts to always be the best wife she could be.
Mica was born in Wichita, Kansas, and is survived by five stepchildren, her parents, her brother, and four sisters.
Before her death, she was planning on starting a school in Kenya where she had traveled before for church ministries.
At the service Sunday, John-Paul asked the congregation to leave and not discuss his wife’s death.
He said he would be taking a break from his pastoral duties for an unforeseen amount of time.
Solid Rock is a Christian church that boasts offering “dynamic praise and worship” with “practical and applicable” messages from John-Paul.
In his emotional interview with WPDE, he urged anyone who has a loved one struggling with their mental health to support them.
“If you see any type of sign, get them to a doctor,” he said.
“I mean the second you see it. Don’t wait.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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