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Miriam Rivers Giles

12/20/1959 - 01/29/2021

Obituary For Miriam Rivers Giles

Ms. Miriam Sheretta Rivers Giles, 61, departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Family members only funeral service will be held at Russell Memorial CME Church, 703 S. Alston Ave., Durham, NC on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

The service will be aired live on Zoom, Meeting ID 93238964425, Password 535141.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home. The family will advise you where to send flowers.


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Hi family. I was saddened to hear my doll baby has left us. I remember when Betty brought her home. I haven't been home for a long time but you all are always in my heart. I know God do not make mistakes. He knew what she needed and call her to receive it. Just think about her kindness and know she alright. Carolyn Worley-Mosley, Th.D.

To the Rivers and Giles Family -

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Love, Ted Poole & Family

Our sincere condolences go our to the family of Mrs. Miriam Rivers. May Lord comfort the family in this time of heartfelt loss. Carver and Sarah Joyner

Mippy Was Like A Sister To Me,I'm Going To Miss Her Laugh.Love Fredrick"Tom"Turner.

To the Rivers and Giles family: My deepest sympathies to you all. Miriam was a childhood friend and classmate. We once lived in the same neighborhood on Alston Ave. Miriam and I later attended middle school and high school together. Rest In Peace classmate. May God provide comfort to you all in this time of grief and sorrow. Love, Earline Lyon Parker

'Sunrise, sunset, Swiftly fly the years, One season following another, Laden with happiness and tears." My deepest condolences to the Rivers Family. Most sincerely, Curtis G. Daye and Family.

To the Rivers Family πŸ’β€οΈLeroy & I are sending Love & Condolences at this time! Mippy was a Special, Funny, Thoughtful Lady! We will always hold her sweet memories in our hearts! May God comfort you all as you grieve. Love, Leroy & Mallory Williams

My sincere condolences to your family at the loss of Mippy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Mrs. Jessie Kelly and Paula Kelly πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Rodney & family, May you find comfort in your numerous memories.

Usher Board Russell Memorial C.M.E Church

Our deepest condolences to Dr. Rivers and family during this time, we uplift your family in prayer of healing sorrow.

The Adams and Richard Family

Our deepest condolences to Dr. Rivers and family during this time, we uplift your family in prayer of healing sorrow.

The Adams and Richard Family

Condolences to the Giles and Rivers family. I will miss our fellowship with the Russell CME Church Missionary Society. Also our late night phone calls. I love you Sister MippyπŸ™β€πŸ˜‡

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have known Mippy every since we were babies. I have some fond memories of her. We stayed in touch. The last time I talked to her was on her birthday. Mippy was like a sister to me. I will truly miss her. My heart aches for the Rivers and Gile family

To Mrs Rivers, the Rivers and Giles families. I was saddened to hear of Mippy's passing and am sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort in God's grace and mercy. πŸ™πŸ½

Kathy Williams & Family

My prayers are you family. I worked with her and also we talked weekly. I going to miss her, she always kept a good spirit while on this journey. She fought a good fight.Missing her dearly. Kay Dixon

Words can not express the sadness I felt hearing about the homegoing of Mippy. She was one of my Day 1. On behalf of my family I offer our deepest heartfelt condolences and our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Elaine Harris and family

Strength Prayer God of Heaven's Armies, losing a loved one is very painful. Please strengthen the family and friends of our dear Sister Miriam in their inner being. May Christ dwell richly in their hearts that they may find strength and increase in power. Fill their numb souls with hope and lift them when they fall. Grant them the serenity to accept what they cannot change and the courage to face the days ahead. Shelter them with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Be present in their pain and struggle and remind them of your promises. In Jesus, name, we believe and pray, Amen.

I will remember my friend Miriam fondly,not only are days at Northern Telecom, but always. Betty Parker

My family and I send our sympathy and payers to cousin Betty and the Rivers Family at this time of grief. Remember that she is in God's place at God's perfect Time and that the Love you all have for her is still living in your Hearts! Elliott and House family, Love You All

My deepest condolences to the family. Miriam was a beautiful soul. She will surely be missed by all those she touched in her lifetime. Let God be your strength in this time of sorrow. She loved you with her whole heart and sent up prayers for you. She will always be with you in every lesson she taught, every smile she smiled, every spanking she gave and every hug that only a mother can give. God bless

My deepest sympathy is extended to the Rivers and Giles family. Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Praying for you all during this time of sadness. Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you. Love you all!!

To my dear Bro. Rueben, Sis. Beverly, the Rivers and related families. I am sending my sympathies during this time and praying that God's love will comfort and embrace you. God bless you all! Sis. Antoinette McLaughlin, Fayetteville, NC

My sincere condolences to you and your family with heartfelt prayers. Sister Ruth Routk

Zac and Family Vince and Debra Taylor extends to you and your family our deep and heartfelt condolences on the the lost of your Mother, know we are praying for you and your family's comfort on this difficult time, May good Memories of your mother fill you all with peace and love and comfort

Mrs B. Rivers, Zac, Preston & the Rivers / Giles family. Please accept our prayers and condolences. Praying for comfort.strength & peace especially during these difficult times. Your Russell Memorial Church family.... The Womble's The Womble family

To Mrs Rivers, Rodney, Rueben, Calvin, PJ and Zac, I am sending my prayers and condolences to you all. Mippie had accept her beautiful wings to Glory. As you prepare her Homegoing, remember all her joyful memories and it will get you thru your hardness moment. love you, Elder Ethel Mae Davis

My condolences to the family, May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. I worked with Miriam for years at Nortel Networks, I can only think about the good times that we had when we were together. She was a very sweet person. R.I.P. Miriam. Doris Horton

To the family, I pray God gives you strength, peace and comfort today and in the days to come. Anita Satterfield Torian & family

PJ, Zac and the Rivers Family I was saddened when I heard of Mippy passing, but I do know that she was a fighter and kept a smile on her face. I will miss seeing her when she come to the mail box and speaking, she was a beautiful person, but God needed another beautiful flower in his Rose Garden. May God continue to strength you are at such a difficult time. The Waller Family

Mrs. Rivers, Rodney, Rueben, and Calvin, you have my condolences and prayers in the passing of Mippy. Words cannot express my shock and sadness at her passing. I will always have great memories of the times we spent together and shared. May God grant the family peace and comfort in this most difficult time.

Always in my thoughts and prayers.

James H. Henderson

Mrs Rivers - Miriam's sons - and brothers, my sincere condolences to all of you. We used to live in the neighborhood and I knew Mippie from school. She and my husband became acquainted at a Myeloma event a few years ago. I'll never forget her trying to help us with support groups for that. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you loved her but God loved her best. Walter Mcintyre- Cordie Suitt Mcintyre- Maethell Suitt Ruffin.

To Mrs. Rivers, Zac, PJ and family. Mippy and I. I have been the best of friends for a long time and my heart is heavy as I know yours are. You have my deepest condolences and if you need me for anything, please don't hesitate to call. I love you all!

Preston and Zach I'm lost for words but I'm here if you need me Y'all will continue to be in my prayers love you guys Ms Sligh

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Miriam was such a sweet and kind soul. I will fondly remember our last conversation as she shared one of her recipes. May God grant you peace and strength during this time and love surround all of you. The Hinton Family - Tim, Sherri, Remy & Ryan.

My condolences goes out to the families.As, a church member,of Russell Memorial CME, Church, is going to be miss, but never be forgotten. Love, LaVerne

My sympathy is with the family. I worked with Miriam at Northern Telecom and she was a sweet person. May God be with you all during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy is with the family. I worked with Miriam at Northern Telecom years ago. She was a sweet person. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time.

My deepest condolences to the family and prayers for the family. MiMi was a close friend from the beginning of our NortelNetwork days and the memories will always bring a smile.

My deepest and sincerest condolences are extended to all that knew and loved her. She was truly a beautiful soul.

I have fun memories of playing basketball at Enscoe Park (Campus Hills) with Mippy killing it!

Zac and Family May God Comfort you during this time of loss ..There's very little to say or do to ease the loss of one who meant so much to you. But may you find comfort in knowing there are many hearts that sympathize and care. sending prayers and love Johnnie m Palmer & family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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