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Mary Giles Obituary

Mary Lou (Crane) Giles, age 110, passed away at her home in Poquoson on Aug 31st, with family members present. Mary Lou was born in Dry Fork, Va, which is a small community located between Danville and Chatham, Va. and eventually moved to Hampton before moving to Poquoson. Durning her many visits to Chatham, Mary always wanted to ride through Dry Fork to revisit her childhood. She enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Europe, Bermuda, Hawaii, also making the Island of Terceira in the Azores her favorite home for several months in a beautiful home overlooking the Atlantic.

She leaves behind many precious friends, and family members including daughter, Dale Baker of Poquoson and son, Ronald Giles of Clinton, MD. She is preceded in death by her husband Leeland, sons, Buddy and Connell Giles.

Mom, Rest in peace as We share You. We Love You and will miss You so very much. Dale Laine and Ronald.

The family will receive friends 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 6th at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home with a brief service immediately following. The burial will take place privately at Peninsula Memorial Park. Online condolences to claytorrollins.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 3, 2023.

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Susie Mccarthy

September 17, 2023

Not sure how to start,however I am very honored to say I had the privilege to spend some time with such an amazing woman, Never will forget her love of life as well as her love of sweets. Sorry for the delay as I just today found out of her passing. God Bless .

Janet Burnette Baker

September 16, 2023

Dale and Donald, it is with sadness that I learned of your Mother´s death. But what a fulfilling life she lived! I´m sure she has the two of you to thank for that. You both were such a blessing to her...hope you find comfort in all the fond memories you shared with her. God bless you both for all the love and care you gave her for so many years!

Missy

September 5, 2023

Malcolm and Missy are sorry for your loss. We are so thankful for the years she was here.

Shirley Smith Schumm

September 5, 2023

Dale, you mothes is beautiful, just as I remember. Wonderful memories of those years. Blessings to you and family and dear friends. Blessed with the years you had together.

Brenda Rutherford

September 3, 2023

Sending prayers and deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your mom. She was an amazing woman with a priceless smile ~ it was truly an honor to get to know and work with her. May the memories you hold dear carry you through this difficult time.

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September 3, 2023

Mom, I will miss you, Don

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