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Wanda Giles Obituary
Abilene
Wanda Russell Giles, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2:00p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Community Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 1443 N. 2nd St., Abilene, TX with Cliff Stewart and Janet Six officiating under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Wanda was born on January 18, 1923 in Wichita Falls, TX to Tip and Faye Russell. She married Max Giles on December 28, 1944 in Santa Barbara, CA and they were married for 68 years. Wanda had also worked for FEMA for 15 years, and she and Max loved traveling with their friends.
Wanda was a member of First Central Presbyterian Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband Max Giles of Abilene; her son Tip Giles and wife, Joy of Austin; her daughters Gayle Waldrum and husband, Jim of Arlington and Cynthia Waldrum and husband, Wayne of Abilene; her sister Angela Rice and husband, Joe of Monticello, Indiana; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Medical Care Mission.
You may view and sign guestbook at www.communitymemorialfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gayle & Glenda at our 50th AHS Reunion
Glenda Shaddix Carr
March 2, 2013
Dear Gayle and Cynthia,
I remember such fun times at your house in Abilene as well as good times at your grand parents-Russell who lived close to my grandparents on Merchant ST. We were blessed to be raised by such loving parents. I lost my Dad, Woodrow Shaddix, in 1983, then Mother lived until 2012 to the age of 100 3mo. Just know the memories will soon take over the sorrow you feel now.
Janice Latham
March 1, 2013
Cynthia, sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Many are praying for you and your family. I know you have many wonderful memories that you will cherish. God is good and He will see you through the storm.
Sharon Casseday
March 1, 2013
May the memories and love of friends and family comfort you all.
With sympathy,
Anna Jackson
March 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful family Wanda. I knew you only a short time but the memories I have of the times I shared with you and your family will stay with me for a lifetime. Bless you and may you rest in peace.
Betty Fulcher
February 28, 2013
Your families are all in our prayers during your time of loss.
Tommy Smith
February 28, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melanie Vaden
February 28, 2013
Gayle -
I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. A mother plays a pivatol role in our lives; as children for sustenance and as adults for companionship. I expected mine to be here forever and I miss her terribly. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melanie and Bill Vaden
Jeff and Claudia Swanson
February 28, 2013
God bless Wanda, who is now in His Glory, as promised by the Almighty Father. Prayers for the family - with a heavy heart-
SHELIA DANKWORTH
February 28, 2013
May our Lord give you his perfect peace and strength at this sad time.
Kenny Bowen
February 28, 2013
Thinking of you all in this trying time.
Be strong, and carry on.
Kelly Miller
February 27, 2013
Thinking of you and your girls Angie! God Bless you all.
February 27, 2013
Wona South, Lesia Hoffman, Jerry South
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