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Doris "Dj"
Jean Giabbai
August 18, 1953 – March 9, 2025
Doris Jean Miller-Giabbai, lovingly known as DJ to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 71 years, 6 months, and 21 days.
DJ was born on August 18, 1953, at Thomas Hospital to Sam and lola (Shreck) Miller. She spent her early childhood on the family farm on Bear Creek before moving to town with her parents. From childhood, DJ had a special love for animals, always taking in and caring for strays. She lovingly nurtured many family pets and farm animals throughout her life, always ensuring they were well-loved and tended to. She had a passion for horseback riding, and her beloved horse, Pepper, held a special place in her heart. She attended Thomas schools, graduating from Thomas High School, and later pursued higher education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), initially studying nursing before switching to business accounting.
After earning her degree, DJ began her career with the City of Clinton, where she worked for 10 years before relocating to Oklahoma City. There, she joined the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Commission, where she licensed new car dealerships and dealers. She remained there for 27 years, making many lifelong friends before retiring. She was always the go-to person for advice on where to find a great deal on a car.
DJ had a generous spirit and a deep love for her community. She volunteered for many years at the Oklahoma State Fair and dedicated much of her time to the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, helping find loving homes for countless pets--often bringing a few home with her as well.
On December 29, 2001, DJ married the love of her life, Arthur Giabbai, and together they built a beautiful life in Oklahoma City. DJ cherished her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, showering them with love and spoiling them at every opportunity. She also enjoyed flea markets, always on the hunt for hidden treasures, and most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
DJ loved cooking and swapping recipes with friends and family. She was always eager to try something new in the kitchen and never showed up to a family gathering without one of her delicious homemade creations to share. Her meals were made with love, and nothing made her happier than seeing others enjoy her cooking. Above all, DJ was a devout Christian, whose faith guided her throughout her life. She was a kind and compassionate soul who lived by her beliefs, always extending love and kindness to those around her.
DJ is survived by her husband, Arthur Giabbai, of the home; her two beloved dogs, Gucci and Riley; her sisters, Lois Windberry and husband, Johnny, Carol McFeeters, and Karen Hart, all of Thomas, Oklahoma; two sons, Nicholas Giabbai of Cleveland, Oklahoma and William Giabbai of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; her nephews, Jerod Windberry of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Matt Hart and wife, Laci of Thomas, Oklahoma, Collin McFeeters and wife, Chelsea of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; and her nieces, Ashley Marroquin and husband, Luis of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Samantha Jezek and husband, Connelly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Allyson McFeeters of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Abbie Hart of Thomas, Oklahoma. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and thirteen great-nieces and great-nephews, who will always remember her love and generosity.
DJ was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Iola (Shreck) Miller; one sister, Sheryl Ann Miller; and two brothers-in-law, Michael McFeeters and Robert Hart.
DJ will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her kindness, faith, and love for animals and family will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
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