Mother Lucy Maude Tinsley Giles (Momma Lucy), departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home. She was born April 28, 1942 to the late Allen C. and Sarah Alice W. Tinsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Booker S. Giles; and two brothers, Henry and Allen Tinsley, Jr.
She was educated through the Henry County Public Schools and worked as a Domestic Worker for over forty years. Momma Lucy loved to cook and bake and spend time with family and friends. She also loved to sing and play the piano and praise God.
Momma Lucy loved people and when you visit her home, she would make sure that you would not leave hungry. She loved and cared for the children in the neighborhood and did not mind doing for others.
Momma Lucy was a member of The Only Way Church of Christ, Eden, NC until her health declined. She became a Watch Care Member of Refuge Temple Church, Burlington, NC.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Amanda Giles (Caregiver and Daughter) of the home, Eric, David (CeeCee) Giles, Shirley (David) Cabiness of Axton, VA, Jeanette Gill of Eden, NC, and Steven (Jackie) Giles of Yonkers, NY; one sister, Frances B. Tinsley of Axton, VA; ten grandchildren, Maurice, Kisha, Erica, Markie (Ebony), Tomeka, Kayla, Shantel, Josiah, and Kanesha; three great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with Pastor David Cabiness, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 45 Norman Lane, Axton, VA. Burial will follow at the Giles family cemetery, Norman Lane, Axton, VA.
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Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Giles family.
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