Christina C. (Miller) Rodriguez

August 1, 1953 - June 18, 2021

Christina C. (Miller) Rodriguez, 67, of Fort Myers, FL was called home on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. Formerly of Chicopee, MA she had been a resident of Fort Myers for the past 10 years. Christina was born August 1, 1953 in Holyoke, MA a daughter of the late Walter E. and Phyllis K. (Smist) Miller. She was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School before working at First Lutheran Church and School for many years as a teacher’s aide in Holyoke, MA. Mrs. Rodriguez had attended Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers for 4 years and was currently a member of Thrive Community Church in Estero, FL. Christina enjoyed collecting memorabilia from her favorite movie, Toy Story; as well as reading, crossword puzzles, and swimming. Survivors include her beloved husband, Jaime L. Rodriguez; loving children, Jennifer P. Riberdy of West Springfield, MA, Shelby J. Burgess of Agawam, MA, Hilary L. Rodriguez of Fort Myers, FL and Courtney A. Shields and her husband Gary of Bonita Springs, FL; cherished grandchildren, Ashley Rodriguez, Justin Rodriguez, Devin Tarczynski, Meghan Riberdy, Nathaniel Riberdy and Brendan Riberdy; and adored great grandson, Javian Rodriguez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Miller. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM at Thrive Community Church, 20041 S. Tamiami Trail # 1, Estero, FL 33928. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thrive Community Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Chris. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.