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Deborah Giles Obituary

ROCK HILL - Miss Deborah Kay Giles, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the home of her parents.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Irvin Plowden officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park on South Cherry Road.

Miss Giles was born in Augsburg, Germany, the daughter of JP "Pete" Giles and Lucy Harless Giles. She was a graduate of Northwestern High School and Winthrop University and taught math at Northwestern High School. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church and was active in the South Carolina United Methodist Women.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Tim Giles (Heather) of Rock Hill and Brian Giles (Michelle) of York, S.C.; three sisters, Terri Williams (Don) of Chapin, S.C., Linda McGill (Lamar Parker) of Sharon, S.C., and Rebecca Roberts of Rock Hill; nieces and nephews, Michael and Chris Blackwell, Travis Jackson, James and Brandi Caminiti, Talan Efaw, Heath and Hailey McGill and Amber Giles.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 and other times at the home of her parents, 3199 Hilton Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Memorials may be made in Miss Giles’ memory to Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2697 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Published by The Herald from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29, 2013.
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Debbie it is been six years today since you left to go live with the Lord your eternal home. I miss you and love you still as much as if it were just the day that you left . So much has happened in our family I am sure that you would not recognize anything today. All of your brothers and sister seem to be doing good. Your mom and dad are still in the house and they take care of each other. Nothing has ever been the same without you , Just wanted to tell you that we still love you and miss you. We will love you forever until we meet again which I know that we will do. Love Aunt Beulah

Beulah Glenn

January 26, 2019

Today is your birth date and I miss you unbearably.I struggle daily not being able to talk to you, so many things I want to tell you and ask you. I will forever remember every word you said to me near the end of your earthly journey, and you were right on so many levels. You are forever on my mind. Rest in Peace my Sister.
Becky

June 25, 2017

I's so sorry for your loss.

S. Dewitt

November 28, 2016

CHRISTMAS DAY 2016: Thinking of you so much today. Can't help but reflect on the Christmases past when we had all those cookies and coffee. Love you and miss you ever day. So much has happened this past year; needed your courage and wisdom. Many times I wondered just what you would do in the situation and it seemed to help me(maybe you did) For sure I always felt you close. I will love and miss you forever. Aunt Beulah

December 25, 2015

Things are so messed up!! I just wonder what you would have to say if you were here. Linda

November 13, 2015

My sister, my friend who was always there for me. I love and miss you very much every single day. It is so deeply painful for me not to have you to lean on. Rest in Peace Debbie, love Becky

September 12, 2015

Thinking of you so much today. Memorial Day. Love you still and the pain of not having you to talk to or see you gets very hard. Love you always Aunt Beulah

May 25, 2015

Missing you and Love you. Have thought of you so much and talked of you more than a lot this past week, I spent three days and nights with your Mom in Charleston. I love you always. Aunt Beulah

Beulah Glenn

April 25, 2015

I still pick up the phone from time to time to call you for adive. You were always there ! Guess you still are huh ! I miss you and love you always,
Brian

April 2, 2015

January 26, Could not help but think of you most of the day. It has been two years since you went to your eternal home with the lord. I miss you so and think of you every day. I was so blessed to have you for a niece and a friend. I love you forever. Aunt Beulah.

Beulah Harless Glenn

January 26, 2015

Two years...and I miss you so much!!! I love you. Terri

January 20, 2015

Debbie you are still in my heart and very much in my thoughts. I love you and miss you more than I can express. I remember the light you brought to all who knew you or even to those whom you just met, you had a tender and loving presents. I will always love you and miss you. Love Aunt Beulah

January 18, 2015

Debbie there is no way to say how much I miss you. I love you dearly and think of you each day,several time a day. So many things remind me of you and the places we visited and the fun we had. I know I will always miss you until the day we are united in heaven. I love you Debbie. Really gets hard sometime to cope but with the help of The Lord we can do more than we think is possible.

beulah

November 1, 2014

Another birthday passed. We still miss you and love you so much. Always talk of you when we are together and I think of you every day. Have many good memories but it is still very hard without you with us.

beulah Glenn

July 12, 2014

I still love and miss you Debbie. You will always live in my heart and memories. Aunt Beulah

beulah Glenn

April 3, 2014

Debbie, Christmas without you was not the same. Our family seems much smaller without you. I am thankful but I would rather have you back. Love always Linda

Linda McGill

December 28, 2013

Today is December 26th 2013. I miss my sister so much. But it is the memories of the good times we had that carry us through. Our love for each other, our love for our family and most of all our love for our Lord. I know I will see her again soon and we will rejoice in our time together throughout eternity. Love you so much Debbie. You sister, Terri

December 26, 2013

Debbie, I am missing you so much today. It is Christmas Day and I know how much you always loved Christmas. I think of you every day (often) and remember all the nice things you would always say and do for others. You were such a giving person. I will NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. No words can express the ache and void that is still in my heart but I feel comfort in knowing I will see you again in heaven. Aunt Beulah

December 25, 2013

Debbie it has been almost a year now that we lost one of the bright Stars in our family! I know that God had a mission for you in heaven. Maybe it was to welcome Your Uncle Junior home and to make him smile when he met with You , Faith , Maw-maw, and Paw-Paw , and his beloved Zella, I know You , Faith and he are singing those gospel songs that he so loved and just having a good time and no more pain for any of yo . You were a light in everyone s eye that knew You and you were so sweet to everyone. You are missed so very much by all of your family including Aunt Ginger. Love You and miss you , Take care of them all like you always did . Aunt Ginger

Virginia Harless

October 25, 2013

To my loving niece and best friend ever; It has been eight months tonight since you went home to be with the Lord. Debbie, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Our hearts are still breaking and there is an emptiness in our lives here without you. You were such a joy, you always did for all your loved ones before thinking of yourself. We love you so much and will forever. We will never forget you. Miss your smile and sweet spirit that had that calming effect on us. We will see you again in heaven; of this I am sure. I know you are in a happy place of sunshine, no tears, pain or sorrow, with loved ones who have gone home before you. To Pete, Lucy siblings, nieces, nephews and other Family. I am still keeping you in my prayers. Just know God is with you and loves you dearly. I will love you forever. Love Aunt Beulah

September 26, 2013

Debbie: I love you and miss you so. It has been over six months and the void is so severe. Only family, friends and all the great memories help us to cope. I THIMK OF YOU EACH DAY OFTEN. Memories live forever and I have so many good time memories with you. You will live forever in my heart, I will always love you. You were my niece and MORE THAN YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND. Miss you so.

August 8, 2013

Debbie,your birthday today. I love you and miss you so much; all the talks and the good times we had just sitting around and visiting. I miss you and think of you each and every day. I will always love you. We will be reunited in Heaven. Aunt Beulah

June 25, 2013

Almost 6 months now and I miss you very much. We are all still mourning our loss. I will miss sitting with you by the pool this summer. I will see you again in heaven.

Linda

June 18, 2013

With sympathy from my family to yours. Sorry for your loss.

Chris Shaver

May 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the family's loss..she was my neighbor and also my math teacher at Northwestern High School she will be forever missed

Jessica Tapp

May 9, 2013

Miss you so much. There are times when you seem so near. Love you a lot. Aunt Beulah

March 17, 2013

Debbie was a devoted and excellent teacher. Her former students will be blessed to have had her class.

Cheryle Nies

February 2, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Giles, We are all saddened by Debbie's passing yet we were truly blessed to have known her. I will always miss my grass cutting Buddy. Don and Patsy

Don Blair

January 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Giles Family. I remember Ms. Giles from when I was a student at Castle Heights!!Recently we did Zumba together! She was a wonderful lady. Will miss her smile.

Stacy

January 30, 2013

Heaven has been blessed with an angel to watch over you all. Debbie was the most caring and giving person I have ever met. My heart breaks for you all. Hopefully you can find peace in knowing she is no longer in pain and is watching over you all. Much love to the Giles Family and you are in my prayers.

Anonymous

January 30, 2013

We will miss Debbie dearly. Sterling and Garrett loved her childrens sermons and Sterling especially loved seeing her every sunday and being able to learn how to acolyte from her. Sterling was very touched by Debbie the short time she knew her. We are thinking of your family during this time.
Paige, Sterling, and Garrett Bell

Paige Bell

January 30, 2013

Dear Linda,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I have been thinking of you and praying for you and your family each night. May the tender concern of friends, and family comfort you at this time.Remember this...There is peace in knowing that Love never leaves, it lives within our hearts forever.

Sharon Lewis

Sharon Lewis

January 30, 2013

Lucy, Pete and all the siblings. So Sorry we could not be there for any of Debbie's services, but please know that all of you were in our minds and hearts. She was special to all of us. Beautiful of face, heart and mindset.

Junior and Ginger Harless

January 30, 2013

Our family extends our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. All 3 of our older children had the privlege of having your daughter/sister as a teacher during their time at Northwestern and were all saddened to hear of her passing. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Christina Reynolds

January 29, 2013

Debbie: An Angel on earth, an Angel in Heaven. Will love you forever.

Anonymous

January 29, 2013

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

Trish & Lash LeRoux

January 29, 2013

Pete and Lucy,
We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time and know that we all will be reunited one glorious day.

James & Lib Strait

January 29, 2013

Pete, Lucy & Family,
We were sorry to hear about Debbie. You and your family are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You during this time of loss.

Jimmy, Mary & Lynn Strait

January 29, 2013

So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you all

peppi & grace caminiti

January 29, 2013

Debbie I love you so much. You were my friend as well as my neice. You will live forever in my heart. You honestly were the most generous person i have ever known. You will be greatly missed. Lucy,Pete and Siblings,nieces and nephews I can't imagine the pain and loss you are felling but God is with you and I am thinking of you and praying for you. Debbie loved each of you so much. She was an amazing person

Beulah Glenn

January 29, 2013

I would like offer my deepest sympathy for the Giles family @ this time,both of my children had her for a teacher they both said how good of a teacher she was she was.RIP So sorry for your loss.She will be greatly missed .

The Hemphill Family

January 29, 2013

I worked with Deborah when I was an employee at the school district -- she will be sorely missed. Also, she was my 8th grade math teacher at Castle Heights -- I hated math but I loved her teaching style

Brad

January 29, 2013

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Debbie will be missed by so many people whose lives she has touched.

Chuck and Sandra Sain

January 29, 2013

From Woodland UMC to mutual friends, our paths have crossed many times in our earthly journey.....to the Giles family, I am so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. Please know that you are in my heart and in my prayers and Darrell and I will be thinking of you today and in the days ahead.

Martha Jean Starnes

January 29, 2013

Don & I are so sorry to hear about Your Love One.Even though We can't visit or attend Deborah's Service, please know Our Thoughts & Prayers are with Each of You. As You know, Sandra was in a bad wreck, and can't be left alone. Please accept Our deepest sympathy?

Don & Claudette Scott

January 29, 2013

My Big Sister was the Best ! I will miss her everyday and I will keep her close to my heart Always...I Love You.

January 28, 2013

I am so sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this difficult time.

Sondra Blackwell

January 28, 2013

I will miss my big sister so much. She did so much for her family.I will always hold you close to my heart. I love you big sis... Brian

January 28, 2013

She was anamaxing person all the way around... she loved to teach and help others as well.... she will be missed by many but remembered by the things she taught her students and family. Aunt Lucy and Uncle Pete I am sorry to hear about Debbie. I Love you all. Wish I could be there but I am not able to I am sure my mom (Donna) has talked to you all for me.. I LOVE YOU ALL, and my prayers are with you and the family.

Tiffany Alexander

January 28, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David&Lou Giles

January 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this time of sorrow.

Larry & Betsy Lindsey

January 28, 2013

Praying for the family. I am a good friend of Hailey McGill, niece of Ms. Giles. May peace be with her and the family.

Tiffany Houston

January 28, 2013

God couldn't have picked a better angel to call home. Debbie was such a wonderful person. She will be missed dearly.

January 28, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jerrell Knox

January 28, 2013

I went to school with Deborah. She was very nice, always helpful and pleasant to be around. My condolences to the family.

Gary Leopard

January 28, 2013

Ms. Giles, you will be missed by your friends, coworkers and students here at Northwestern. God Bless You.

Kathy Van Gelder

January 28, 2013

TO THE ENTIRE GILES FAMILY: I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DEBORAH. SHE WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE I KNEW, AND WAS SO DEDICATED TO HER FAMILY & STUDENTS. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

DICK KAY

January 28, 2013

Thoughts, love and prayers to the Giles family!

Debbie& Garrett rast

January 28, 2013

May the thoughts and prayers of friends and family bring you through this difficult time

Ruby Stewart and family

January 28, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful daughter. We consider ourselves blessed to have known Debbie.

Linda and Ralph Grigg

January 28, 2013

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