Elizabeth Ann Miller McCue

Elizabeth Miller McCue, 75, of Yardley, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Daniel John Miller and Elizabeth Finkbeiner Miller. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Peter McCue; her daughter, Sarah (Shaun) Callaghan; her son, Ian (Jessica) McCue; her grandchildren, Nora, Henry, Rose, Wesley, and Isla; her sister, Patricia Miller; and a loving community of dear friends and extended family. A private family burial will take place in her family's hometown of Bangor, PA. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Early life and education

Elizabeth was born in 1951 in Bethlehem, PA to Daniel John Miller and Elizabeth Finkbeiner Miller. At the age of 11, she moved to Bernardsville, NJ where she met her future husband, Peter, in 7th grade. After high school, she enrolled at Vassar College, where she graduated top of her class with a degree in Anthropology and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

After graduation, Elizabeth spent a year in postgraduate study of Southeast Asian Studies at the University of London, before settling in New York City. In 1979 she married her longtime partner, Peter. She spent nearly a decade filming dance for the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center, creating a permanent record of performances by George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp, and many others. All the while, Elizabeth was training in sculpture and figurative drawing, studying at the Art Students League of New York and the New York Studio School.

In the mid-1980s, Elizabeth and Peter moved from New York to Atlanta, GA where their daughter Sarah was born. In 1988, the family moved back to the Northeast, planting roots in Yardley, PA and settling into what would become their forever home. Their son Ian was born shortly after.

Life as an artist

Elizabeth’s sculptures and drawings appeared in more than a hundred exhibitions in the United States and abroad, and her work is held in museum, college, and corporate collections. Working directly with and from nature, Elizabeth sought a balance between realism and abstraction, portraying the way the natural world rests and renews itself. Most of her sculptures were one-of-a-kind bronze castings, some sized for a gallery pedestal and others made for corporate lobbies, public spaces, and particular sites. She also fabricated work in steel, aluminum, recycled copper, and mixed media. Elizabeth’s later work emphasized our society’s impact on the environment via recycled media. In recognition of her accomplishments as an artist, Elizabeth was elected to the National Association of Women Artists and the Sculptors Guild in New York, and served on the Board of Directors of New Hope Arts.

Personal life

Beyond her life as an artist, Elizabeth was as loving and caring as she was creative and talented. The ultimate Mom, she was "The Mommy" to her family, or simply "TM," and she certainly carried that warmth, devotion, and instinct to care for others into every role she held: wife, Mimi, and friend.

Her family will remember and miss the thoughtfulness and preparation behind every family event. Elizabeth made sure every birthday, holiday, and milestone was a special occasion; she meticulously planned Christmas – from embroidered stockings to festive pajamas to meaningful gifts for every grandchild; she filled annual trips to the Outer Banks with activities and her trademark goodies; and her baked goods were demanded at every family gathering – she continuously refined her recipes, later learning how to bake gluten-free alternatives for her granddaughter. Elizabeth was the consummate “Mimi” as her grandchildren lovingly called her: She was a fixture at school events; a hands-on tutor in the garden, kitchen, and studio; and a thoughtful curator of unique books, games, and crafts. She also knit intricate lovies, hats, and scarves for all her children and grandchildren, each one made with the same care and attention she brought to everything she did. Her grandchildren adored her, and they will carry with them not only the things she made and the traditions she created, but the feeling of being deeply known, cared for, and loved by her.

Elizabeth’s kindness was genuine and her generosity endless. She gave freely and often, not only to the people she loved, but also to the many causes and organizations working to make the world a better, more humane place. If there was an opportunity to help someone, support something meaningful, or contribute to the greater good, Elizabeth did. Her generosity was a part of her fabric, woven into the way she lived and loved, leaving an enduring mark on the people and causes fortunate enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to New Hope Arts via this link.