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Doretha Miles Obituary

DORETHA F. MILES San Antonio, Texas Formerly of Gary, Indiana Doretha Miles, born November 25, 1930 to the late Leon & Julia Felix. She made her transition at home on March 18, 2006. She was a resident of Gary for 35 years. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was a former member of Trinity Baptist Church; former employee of the Post-Tribune and Sheraton Hotel. She leaves to cherish fond memories 5 daughters: Teressa (Precell) McKinney of Gary, IN, Carol (James) Martin of Memphis, TN, Cordelia (Kevin) Moore, Toni (McKinley) Gates, Angelee Rousell of San Antonio, TX; 5 sons: Horace (Leslie) Miles of Grand Prarie, TX, Romalis (Betty) Miles, Memphis, TN, Alvin (Linda) Miles, Atlanta, GA, Willie Miles, Ted (Martha) Miles of San Antonio, TX: 25 grandchildren: 27 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Fannie Felix of New Orleans, LA; 1 brother: Leon (Ruby) Felix, Jr. of Tampa, FL; her best friends of 50 years: Willa Johnson and Sgt. Louis Stewart of Gary, IN; god-daughter: Janice (Charles) Bowden of Merrillville, IN. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guest book section at: www.post-trib.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 24, 2006.

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Walteretta Collins-Crumpton

April 9, 2006

Carol, Please know how much you are loved, and how much your loss is felt by all.

Deedee & Ron Perel

April 2, 2006

Toni and Nikki



You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know how difficult times like this are; we hope you continue to laugh and smile at all the wonderful memories you all had together.

Doretha Gates

March 31, 2006

Grandma, you may not be here in body, but you will always be here in spirit. Help to guide all of us, help to give us some of your wisdom, help to make us a even closer family. I love you so much and you are truely my guiding star. I will carry our name well, I promise you that. For you are the perfect example of a perfect woman.

Joann Fleming

March 30, 2006

To the Miles Family,

She will be missed and she will always hold a special place in my heart. She was always a second mother to me. I am sorry I was not able to be with the family at their time of sorrow. I love you all.

Joann

Cheryl McDowell-Downs

March 30, 2006

To the Miles Family



God makes no mistakes and weeping is good for the soul. Joy comes in the morning when you remember all the good days. So let not your heart be troubled.

Joseph Williams, Cheryl McDowell-Downs and Danny McDowell

Ella Taylor

March 29, 2006

To Teressa McKinney and Family, God is forever watching over you all and he knows the sorrow that you all are going through. Be Blessed, know that Joy will come in the morning. You are are in our prayers, God Bless you All. The Taylors: Victoria Taylor(Tricia, Carolyn, Ella and Richard)

PATRICIA SMITH

March 29, 2006

I KNEW DORETHA FOR MANY YEARS,A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT GREW INTO A FRIENDSHIP.SHE WILL BE MISSED.

Bernice Hemphill

March 27, 2006

To The Miles Family I will keep you in my prayers

Kevin Moore

March 27, 2006

I miss you, Grandma, very much,

You gave my life a special touch;

You did get angry and you did get mad,

But when you were gone I was nothing but sad;

Now that you've left I feel there's nothing more,

A piece of my heart, I felt was torn;

I went to see you I really did try,

But I knew it would be our last good-bye;

I saw your Angel she opened my eyes,

Even since then, I'm not afraid to cry;

I carry your Angel here by my side,

It is in her, that I can confide;

I know one day we'll be together,

I will long for that day forever and ever.

Ivory D. Gates

March 27, 2006

Dearest Grandma,

Your love,wisdom,advice and cooking will greatly be missed. Please look down from heaven and guide us and put good words in for us up there. I love you GRANDMA

Terry Melton-Edmonds

March 26, 2006

I was so sorry when I heard about the loss of your mother. She was a very loving and kind person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Ludewig

March 25, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you .

Joseph Lopez

March 25, 2006

Dee, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My families prayers are with you. Joseph Lopez

Ron C

March 25, 2006

Dee and family - there are times when things should be very private - this is one of those times. However we all here want you to know how much sympathy we have for you and yours and your loss. I have no doubts she was a great lady. God Bless.



Ron

Linda MCKINNEY

March 25, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF DORETHA F. MILES

THINKING OF YOU JAMES & CAROL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME,KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THAT WARMEST THOUGHTS ARE CLOSE AT HAND.WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, LOVE YOU FRED& LINDA MCKINNEY, LARRY& PAULA PERRY

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME !

Tina Protho

March 25, 2006

Cordelia and the Miles family.

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord. Psalm 138: 1-5

Cordelia, The sun to rule by day, for his mercy endureth for ever.

Inger Nemcik

March 24, 2006

Grief comes uninvited and is never in a hurry to leave. To some measure, it will occupy a room in your heart for a long time. We are never the same after a loss like this strikes us. We get through it, but not over it. On behalf of all your classmates, we are with you in spirit and praying for you and your family in this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and may you find comfort in each other.

Patrick Torres

March 24, 2006

To Dee and her family: Sorry about your lost at least we know she is no longer suffering and at peace. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God Bless.

Tamika Chestang

March 24, 2006

My grandma will always be in my heart...she will be missed. I will see her again.

Jerrika,Anjelica,Jayden,Ashton Davis

March 24, 2006

We love you Great-Grandma!!! We'll miss you but we are glad that you won't hurt anymore. We know that you are with God. LUV U!!

Johnathan,Julian,Jerrika,Anjelica,

Jayden & Ashton

Eileen Miles-Davis

March 24, 2006

She was the best Grandmother a girl could ever wish for. Her love and dedication to her family was timeless. She will be truely missed. I Love U Grandma! But God loves you more.

B Martin

March 24, 2006

I'm sorry to hear of your love one passing. Teressa, just remember that the Lord is with you and will comfort you. No matter what we go through He is right there if we put our trust in Him.

You and your family is in my prayers. Just look to the hills were your strength lies.

Sharon Germer

March 24, 2006

Death, pain, and sorrow are all very much a part of our lives. The Promise Jesus made to throw them all into the abyss has not occured.

Jesus left us hope and example of a promise fullfilled, That of everlasting life.

My prayers are with you Dee and all of youre family.

Sharon

Adraine Hindman-Ingram

March 24, 2006

Pam and Precell:



Stay strong, also, to the entire

Miles family.



Adraine Hindman-Ingram

Pete & Cathy Ruiz

March 24, 2006

We feel your pain but Doretha does not. For she is with the Lord. Where else could anyone ask to be.



You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. God bless you all.

Lucy Releford

March 24, 2006

I am sorry to hear about your loved one. We will keep you and your family in our Prayers.

Cathy Witt

March 24, 2006

My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Miles and to her friends. May God Bless and keep you close to his heart in your time of sorrow.

Grazyna Wiggin

March 24, 2006

To the Miler Family

I am sorry for your lost

My prayers and thoughts are

wiht you all

God Bless

Jan and Deane Cheney

March 24, 2006

In this, the darkest hour, remember that he is always with you and your entire family. May he shed his light and grace on you all, as your loving Mother rests in God's embrace.

Martin Herrera

March 24, 2006

For the entire Miles family and friends I am sorry for your loss and you all have my deepest condolences.

God Bless,

Martin Herrera

KATHRYN PERRY

March 24, 2006

TO ANGELEE ROUSELL FROM YOUR SISTER-IN-LAW. WHEN YOUR HEART IS EMPTY,FILLING IT WITH HAPPY MEMORIES CAN HELP YOU FIND YOUR SMILE. MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU. I,M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, LOVE YOU.

Fredrick D Retic

March 24, 2006

To the Miles Family we are sorry for your lost. May God help you in your time of need.

Fred & Michelle Retic

Michael H (Golfball)l. & Ermalene D (Neicy). Gault Sr

March 24, 2006

Romalis,



Your mother is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. May GOD bless you and your family.

MARGARET RILEY

March 24, 2006

YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AND GOD WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. IN CARE OF CAROL MARTIN.



FROM Margaret Riley and Bessie Alfred

Rodney Gary

March 24, 2006

For years Alvin has been a supporting force for my family whatever the need was. He could have only gotten those traits from his loving Mother and family. The entire Gary family would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family in this hour of need for the loss of your Mother.God bless you!

Pamela Talley

March 24, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.



Pamela, Erika and Brianna (Smith)Talley



God Bless

McKINLEY & TONI GATES

March 24, 2006

OUR LOVING MOTHER WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS. OUR ANGEL HAS GONE TO HEAVEN.

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