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Obituary For MS. CLARA RUTH LILES
"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house there are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also. " St. John 14: 1-3
To everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die, and so it was with our beloved Miss Clara Ruth Liles, the daughter of the late Edmond and Ruth Hubbard Liles. To many of her friends, she was simply as "Clara." She was born on August 19, 1941 in Anson County, North Carolina.
Clara was educated in the Anson County School System. She graduated from Henry Grove High School with honors. After graduation, she worked in the Anson County area as a seamstress at West Knitting Mill and Dan River.
She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Hill African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She was a devout member who gave her life and service to her church where she served on many different committees and served as church secretary for sixty-four years. She exhibited love and care to her church members. She was a loving and caring sister to her seven brothers and inspired them to be loving and unselfish. She believed in family unity and was a strong person who embellished life. She will be truly missed by all.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by one sister, Albertha Liles Streater and two brothers, Joe Liles Jr. and William Nelson Liles.
To cherish her memories, she leaves: five brothers Mr. Herbert Hugh Liles (Dee Dee), Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Abram Liles (Marie), Oxford, NC, David Liles (Mary Ruth), Lilesville, NC, R.J.Liles, Lilesville, NC and Ervin Thomas Liles (Dora), Lilesville, NC, sisters-in-law, Georgianna Liles, Winston-Salem, NC, Nancy Ann Tyner, Winston-Salem, NC; five nephews, four nieces, five great nieces, seven great-great nieces and one great-great-great niece, a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
The Homegoing Services will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 12:00 noon, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the Liles Family Plot, Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery.
The Liles Family will greet family and friends on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 11:30am to 12:00 noon at Smith's Memorial Chapel.
The public viewing will be on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 2:00-4:30pm at Smith's Funeral Home.
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Josephine L. Harris planted 5 trees in memory of MS. CLARA RUTH LILES . - December 29, 2025
Sandra Liles sent Pink Tribute Spray for MS. CLARA RUTH LILES - December 28, 2025
Extending our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. She will be missed by everyone who loved her & knew her well. - The family of the late Monroe Harringtonπ€π
Praying for the family Mary Wright
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss my cousin because she always brought a light in any room she entered.
Family you have my condolence , my prayers and thought are with you .Memory , Berth as I call her she understand me Albertha was my class mate , We work in Ruby Orchard many years and ride that green and white bus that Mr . Deese drove and work at Glen MF. for so many years , she was a beautiful person inside and out I will truly miss her lovely smile she had .
Praying for the Entire Liles family, may God comfort you all and give you strength during this difficult time.
"Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant! Enter into the joys of the Lord." I will truly miss Clara Ruth's laughter, conversations, and our times together at the West Central NC Annual Conferences. Prayer and condolences are extended to the Liles Family during your time of bereavement.
Clara Ruth was my mother away from home. When I first entered the town of Wadesboro in the month of December 1994 as an apprentice at Smith's, Clara Ruth was the first to invite me to her home for Sunday dinner and when I decided to exit the town of Wadesboro, she and Ruby Huntley was the first to send me off with a wholesome meal before I started my new endeavor at Haizilp Funeral in High Point. Clara Ruth will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so glad, I had the opportunity to be in her presence during her appreciation service at the Historic Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church. Until we meet again at Jesus feet my dear friend. Love, Vance, Mittie, Thomas, and Bryson McCoy of 608 East Wade Street, Wadesboro
Our hearts and prayers are with you doing the loss of Ms. Clara Ruth Liles.
Condolences To The Liles Family And Friends. Rest In Paradise Clara Ruth ποΈπΉ Barbara A. Ratliff & Family
The family have my deepest condolences. May God continue to keep family in His loving care π
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Praying for the Liles Family,Ms.Clara Ruth will be missed,She was always telling me things to just make me laugh,She was a smart lady with a lot of Wisdom and I thank her for all the love, take your rest Sweetheart I love you β€οΈππΎπ
In memory of Clara Ruth Liles, I light this candle in your honor that others will see the spirit of light that lived within you. May God grant the family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
To the Liles Family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Clara Ruth, who has been a dear and cherished friend to our family for as long as we can remember. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support for others touched countless lives, and her presence will be deeply missed throughout the Anson County community.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We pray that God grants you comfort, strength, and peace now and in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy, Josephine, Andrew, Gaston, Ricardo, and Linda (The Leak Family)
Sending Words Of Comfort From Your N.J. Family.
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My forever friend forever 40 years will truly be missed. I love me some Clara Ruth. Condolences to my dear friends family...
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I have such precious memories of Clara Ruth and my heart is sad that I and so many others will no longer see her smile or hear her voice. I know she will live on in our hearts. As long as we speak of here she lives on. My thoughts and prayers go out to her brothers who took special care of her. It has been such a joy to have her in my life. Please know I'm thinking of you all. I'm in Oklahoma with my daughter and was the only reason I was not there. Your cousin Fredia
My condolences and prayers to the Liles family
Clara Ruth was simply a JOY to have known and loved. My heart was broken to hear of her demise. She was always dressed to the nine in her heels. Oh how I will miss seeing her when I visit Pleasant Hill Church.
My condolences to the family praying π
Condolences to the Clara Ruth Liles family. Dianne Gatewood
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Liles Family in the loss of your dear sister. We are praying that GOD will comfort you and keep you in his care.
We are sorry for the loss of our dear cousin who will be truly missed by all who knew her. May God Bless Us All. ππ
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
The family is in our prayers. Love
Rest in peace my sweet angel.
May God continue to comfort the entire family.
Sending My Deepest Condolences To The Liles Family Leslie Streater Mcneil
Praying for the Liles family RIP Clara Ruth
Praying for the entire Liles family. She was a sweet person and enjoyed talking to her every time I saw her. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Condolences to entire Liles Family. Clara Ruth was my dear friend & will be missed. Memories are many! Praying for family comfort that only God can provide. RIP Clara...(Catherine & Caleb)
I'm sorry for your loss she will truly be missed worked with her for many years at Glenn Manufactory
Sorry for the loss of Clara Ruth. I know she will be truly missed by family and friends.
Praying for the Liles entire family, Clara Ruth was my neighbor May God continue to comfort the family in you time of grief.
Condolences to the family, may God comfort you during the passing of your love one. Rest in peace Clara Ruth Lies.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
