Lesa Miles Obituary

Lesa Lynn Miles CHESAPEAKE - Lesa Lynn Miles, 42, of Indian Creek Road, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 9, 2010 following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of Norma Jean Warren, stepdaughter of Robert Warren, and the daughter of the late Wilbur V. Thompson. Lesa was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Chesapeake. She was a passionate mom and home school teacher. Lesa was a member of Citizens for the Preservation of Rural Chesapeake and was involved in various civic responsibilities. Including her mother and stepfather, Lesa is survived by her husband of 12 years, Ryland L. Miles; four children, Amanda Moore, Kimberly Moore, Ryland Miles and Landon Miles; three sisters, Lavonda Hobbs, Loretta Barnes and Martha Whitlow; a brother, Steve Damon; as well as a large extended family and many friends. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3232 Battlefield Blvd. South. The Rev. Bill Keen will officiate. The interment will follow in the church cemetery on W. St. Brides Road. The viewing will begin Monday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www. omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lesa Miles

12 Entries

unknown unknown

July 13, 2010

I didn't know Mrs. Miles personally, but I saw her children at their daycare daily. My heart aches and breaks for her family. I could never imagine having to go thru this, I pray your family hearts will be at ease, lord please be with her little children, comfort them and give them guidance, place your hand around them and protect them and give them love.
you now have a guardian angel by your side. Watching over you day and night.

Staci Bailey

July 13, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

July 13, 2010

To the entire Miles family and all of
her friends:

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was indeed a bright and happy person and I know she will be missed.
You are all in my prayers. Blessings

W. Joe Newman, Chesapeake, Va.

David Weatherly

July 12, 2010

Chesapeake has lost one of its finest citizens. Lesa cared a great deal for this City and always stood up for her beliefs. My prayers go out to her family and friends, she will be missed.

Kimberly Chapman

July 12, 2010

An Angel on Earth is now an Angel in Heaven. How blessed and grateful we are to have known her.

Lea Ann Noe

July 12, 2010

Lynn & Family,

I can't tell you enough how sorry I was to hear about Lesa passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless.

James & Carol Boyd

July 12, 2010

Lynn,
We have been blessed greatly by knowing Lesa and the rest of your family! We appreciate the times we have shared. I was once told by another relative of mine; "The Lord chooses the best to be at His side in times of need wether on earth or heaven." She will be missed but not forgoten.

James, Carol, Jim Jr, & April Boyd (Bellmawr, NJ)

Cathy Smith

July 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this difficult time may you know in your heart Lesa is now ya'll's guardian angel and she will always be in your heart

Al & Felicita Albers

July 11, 2010

To the Miles Family.

There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go.

Our condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Al & Felicita Albers

Shannon Dever

July 11, 2010

Lynn, we just wanted you to know that you and your precious family are in our prayers! Lean on our Lord and trust Him with your future! We also have 4 children and homeschool them. We are sending our love and hugs from Sanford, FL. May you be surrounded by many angels and they hold you close during this most difficult time! Love, Kevin, Shannon, Kaley, Michael, Noah, and Leah Dever :)

July 11, 2010

She has put on invisibility.

Dear Lord, I cannot see--

But this I know, although the road ascends

And passes from my sight,

That there will be no night;

That You will take her gently by the hand

And lead her on

Along the road of life that never ends,

And she will find it is not death but dawn.

I do not doubt that You are there as here,

And you will hold her dear.

Our life did not begin with birth,

It is not of the earth;

And this that we call death, it is no more

Than the opening and closing of a door

And in Your house how many rooms must be

Beyond this one where we rest momentarily.

Dear Lord, I thank You for the faith that frees,

The love that knows it cannot lose its own;

The love that, looking through the shadows, sees

That You and she are ever one!

From a Nurse, who with God's will, had a chance to care for Mrs. Miles. CMP