Shirley A. Giles, 79

Published 10:51 am Friday, May 17, 2013

Funeral services for Shirley A. Giles, 79 of Albert Lea will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the United Methodist Church, Albert Lea. Pastor Tom Biatek will officiate. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com

Shirley Giles

Shirley passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Shirley Ann Giles was born on May 3, 1934, in Gordonsville, Minn., the daughter of Vern and Esther (Boen) Barber. She was raised on the family farm in Rose Creek, Minn., and attended school in Rose Creek. On June 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Darrell Giles at the Austin United Methodist Church. Shirley worked as a waitress at the Skyline Supper Club. She enjoyed quilting, painting, flower arranging, camping and listening/playing Bluegrass music. Shirley was a volunteer at the Albert Lea Medical Center. She was a member of the Albert Lea United Methodist Church, Hope Circle, the Garden Club, Hospital Auxiliary, VFW auxiliary and the Womens Building at the Freeborn County Fair.

Shirley is survived by her children: Les (Connie) Giles, Cleveland, Minn., Dawn (Duane) Miller, Hartland, Minn., Sherri Anderson, Albert Lea and Dave (Gravy) Giles, Albert Lea. Grandchildren: Jeremy Phillips, Josh (Dawn) Giles, Jacob Giles, Chris (Kate) Wilson, Dustin (Jodie) Wilson, Angi Giles, Crystal (Alexander) Jacobsen and Justin Anderson. Great-grandchildren: Kody Phillips, Garrett Giles, Dominic Dreyling, Lincoln Giles, Zander, Evan and Wyatt Jacobsen. Sister, Mae Schneider and sisters-in-law; Nyla Barber and Eldora Barber. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrell, brothers; James (Dorothy) Barber, Lloyd Barber and David Barber. Sisters; Carol (Lawrence) Oakland, Phyllis (Miller) Jester, Laura Rayman and Ethel (Leslie) Hoffman. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Elmer (Nell) Giles, Leonard Giles, Harold (Althea) Giles, Lloyd (Nell) Giles, Marion (Ruth) Giles, Dorothy (Swede) Weigel, Eva (Howard) Feuerhelm, Beulah (Warren) Feuerhelm, Velma (Ralph) Weatherwax, Stella (Carl) Niehaus and Isabell (Bill) Schafer.