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Joan Giles Obituary

Joan Frances Giles NORFOLK - Joan Frances Giles went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2010. She was born Aug. 10, 1937. She was predeceased by a son, Jessie Lee Giles Jr. Such a beautiful angel you were, watch over us as we keep the family you created on the right path. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jessie Lee Giles Sr.; a daughter, Anita Larson (Darrin); five children; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services are private. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby Chapel is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 8, 2010.

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Olin Gambrell

April 12, 2010

The years go by and we may forget but in in our hearts we always remember. In this time of heavy hearts remember the good days and times that were shared i will remember the good times i shared with my sister i love you always and you will stay in my heart. BUTCHIE. so close you eyes and be at peace and i will close my eyes and remember you. your loving brother.

JERRYLEE DUPREE

April 9, 2010

SORYY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL

Kent Bishop

April 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time Anita. Your Mom is in a better place and her memories will always be with you to help you through this time and also as you go forward into the future.

Love always and forever,
Kent

April 9, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Joan was very loved and will be missed my deepest sympathy to your family ..
Robin Rainey.

helen brewer

April 9, 2010

to the giles family my thought and prayers are with you.i know how it feel to lose a love one.your mother was loved and was very good to me and my family. she will be missed.... love helen brewer and family.

Kimberly Ann

April 8, 2010

My thoughts are with you and your family Anita, there are no words that can fill the void in your heart,only time can heal the emptiness, and knowing your Mom is in a better place I didn't know your mom, she must of been a great lady to have raised a daughter as kind as you, love you

Mr&Mrs Chapman

April 8, 2010

I and Kimberly , send our deepest thoughts with hearts of hearts , , I only wish we was there to hold your hand in such a way, just to say your Mom was a beautiful woman and held your soul and gave you the love , wich made you you such a wonderful woman in heart yourself Anita, so take a smile and sucj big hugs and love those who showed you love and look at this passen as a way of knowing that your Mother is always with you ,Love and always Robert and Kimberly Ann

Robert Chapman

April 8, 2010

Miss Joan Giles , I smile to you and give great love to your arms, you have been such a sun shine of love to this world and given much love to those , whom has given much back, to this day of your descend, we cry in thought , but to say all to all you are loved with such warmth cause you are the sun that shines in our window as we sip on a cup of coffee in the morning ,as we seek the truth in all it is who you are a warm and so given woman , I wish as a man who doesnt know you but a man who Knows your daughter Anita , cause the warmth and truth that comes from her ,can only come from a beatiful Mother with heart and soul , soul flower upon your world and set with Jesus and smile upon those who smile on your soul , Love Robert Neil Chapman, / Ironhorse, ;)

Troy Manley

April 8, 2010

To Joans Family my condolences "Love and Light" to you all for a healing recovery she is in a much better place.

April 8, 2010

love you

Cindylou Marie Giles-Choate

April 8, 2010

You will be missed by the ones who loved you and care for you

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