Miriam Elizabeth Vailes
1933 - 2024
Miriam Elizabeth Vailes
1933 - 2024
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1933
DIED
2024
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Miriam Elizabeth Vailes, 91, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Milan. Mrs. Vailes was a member of Medina Church of Christ and a retired saleslady for Service Merchandise. The widow of Walter Clyde Vailes, she leaves her sons Gary (Gretchen) Vailes of Medina and Alan Vailes of Milan; grandchildren Brad Burke, Erin Farrow, Kevin Vailes, and Brian Vailes; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Karen Lynn Burke and a brother David Donahoo.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Medina Funeral Home Saturday, October 5, from 12 Noon until 2PM.
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