Berthena Giles

Berthena Giles obituary, Ashland, VA

Berthena Giles

Berthena Giles Obituary

Published by Owens Funeral Services - Ashland on Mar. 30, 2011.
GILES, Berthena M. "Mom Bertha," departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2011. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and Robert Giles; two daughters, Mary Anderson and Bertha Giles; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, two grandsons-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law, two sisters, one brother, two brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimneys Ct., Ashland, Va., where public viewing will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. A celebration of life service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bethany Baptist Church, Montpelier, Va. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. www.owensfuneralservices.com



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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April 1, 2011

Eunice Jones posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2011

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March 30, 2011

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Eunice Jones

April 1, 2011

Vern & Family,

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Wyatt Family on the loss of your mother. We are most grateful for the camaraderie that existed between our mothers in recent years. Hold tight to your memories of her, and may God continue to bless your family.

Love,
Eunice Jones

March 31, 2011

Dear Mary, I just saw the paper with your mom's notice. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed, but her long struggle is over and I believe that will be a blessing to you and your family. Wendy and I send our love and big hugs. Love - Karen

Carmelia Minor

March 30, 2011

Offering my sincere condolences, during this your time of beaverment.

cindy wyatt

March 30, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Rose Hall

March 30, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lucy Harris & Derrick Giles II

March 30, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Harris-Byrd

March 30, 2011

Vern and the family;
May these words of sympathy help to comfort you today and may loving memories bring you comfort,warmth and peace. R-I-P Mama Bertha you will greatly be miss.

Dennis & Jane White

March 30, 2011

May God bless and keep you during this time of bereavement. Please know that we will keep you lifted up in prayer.
Dennis and Jane White

Harold Stills

March 30, 2011

Our sincere condolences.

Harold & Alma Stills

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