Lillie Joyce Giles

Lillie Joyce (Rogers) Giles was born on April 6, 1948, in Boykins, Virginia but she later moved to Richmond, Virginia. Lillie departed this life on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents Lillie (Blunt) Barnett and Luke Rogers, Sr; daughter, Michelle D. Giles-Carter; and siblings, Ruby Lee Bates, Elizabeth Nelson, Juanita Wilkerson, Luke Rogers, Jr., Joe Frank Rogers, and Roosevelt Rogers. Lillie received her education in the Richmond Public Schools. She later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Union University (cum laude) and a Master of Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Lillie was united in holy matrimony to Lester T. Giles, Sr. in October of 1964. To this union they were blessed with two children, Lester T. (Manzy) Giles, Jr., and Michelle D. Giles-Carter (deceased). Lillie confessed Christ as her personal Savior early in life and was a God-fearing Christian woman who lived a faithful life. She was a member of Triumphant Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Trustee Board. Lillie began teaching in the 1970s and worked as a Pre-K and kindergarten teacher. After 30 years of service, she retired in 2004. However, because of her love for her profession and children, she continued as a substitute teacher for many years. She loved educating children, and it was her passion for nurturing them. She was a generous person who had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up the sky. Lillie loved planting flowers and spending quality time with her family and friends. She enjoyed laughing and having a good time. Lillie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Lester T. Giles, Sr.; son, Lester T. (Manzy) Giles, Jr., grandsons, Wendell S. "Dino" Giles, William T. "Boo" (Elizabeth "Janie" Marks) Giles, and Lester T. "Little Lester" (Brianna Martin) Giles III; granddaughters, Brittany M. Giles, and Richelle D. "Coco" Carter; great-grandchildren, Cameron E. Marks, William J. Giles, Kamaya L. Brown-Giles, and Nola R. Giles; son in-law, Richard Carter; brother-in-law Thornton "Meathead" (Ruth) Giles; si ters-in law, Audrey "Darlene" Chambers Johnson and Christine Chambers; other relatives and friends. "With Eternal Rest, Comes Peace"

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Lillie Joyce Giles

April 6, 1948 - September 4, 2023