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Gracie Giles Obituary

GILES, Gracie Motley, 93, of Richmond, died January 30, 2023. She retired as an office manager from the former William Byrd Press. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Henry Ellice Giles, who died four months earlier. They had a wonderful life together and were rarely, if ever, apart. It eases our sorrow knowing they are together again. Gracie is survived by two brothers, Ellis Motley (Hilda) and Lawrence Motley (Mary); and sister, Patsy Motley. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, February 9 in the Westhampton Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 7, 2023.

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Brian and Colleen DeMott

April 10, 2023

We just learned of Gracie´s passing. What a beautiful and classy lady. She was a lovely, kind and welcoming woman.

Joyce Foster (friend of both Ellice and Gracie}

March 2, 2023

I just learned of Gracie's passing. I was checking on her to see how she was doing since Ellis's death. What a shock to learn that she was gone. But as someone said we are comforted in knowing that they are together again.
Joyce Foster

Jerry Moore

February 10, 2023

Gracie was always a favorite of mine along with Ellice. God bless her.

Tony Fleshman

February 9, 2023

Family and Friends I am writing on behalf of Byrd Press Cadmus Facebook group. We have 400 members and when the notification of Gracie´s passing was posted there was an out pouring of comments and likes by the members. many including myself knew Gracie and shared what a caring, kind , professional leader and teammate she was. Prayers for comfort and peace to the family at this difficult time

Sandra Dawes

February 7, 2023

I worked with Gracie at William Byrd Press. She was the sweetest person. I am so glad that her and her husband had many wonderful years together. Her family was blessed. Prayers for all

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Feb

9

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Bennett Funeral Homes - Glen Allen

11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, VA 23060

Feb

9

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Westhampton Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel

VA

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11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, VA 23060

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