Vivian Wall Giles

Vivian Wall Giles, 91, formerly of 402 Randolph St Danville, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 05, 2013 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home, were she had been a resident for the last two years. Born on November 13, 1921, she was the only child of Addie Pruett Grinstead and Ensign McKinley Wall. On December 26, 1939, she married James Vernon Giles, who died on March 1, 1989. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Giles Robertson, of Danville, her son Jerry Wall Giles, and wife Dell, of Richmond, VA; three granddaughters, Robyn R. Bridges, and husband, Kris, Renee R. Blackwell, all of Danville, VA; and Lesley R. Talarico, and husband, Lou, of Austin, TX; four great-grandchildren, Lindsey and John Blackwell, and Jack and Henry Talarico. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son-in-law Dalton W. Robertson, on March 9, 2009. Vivian lived her entire life in Danville. She was an active member of Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served in many capacities. She was actively involved in numerous Community and Civic Organizations. Among them where: serving as the first female President of the Danville Chamber of Commerce, Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, Danville Kiwanis Club, Danville Life Saving Crew Board, Danville Historical Society and a Board member of Roman Eagle Memorial Home. Through the years, she was recognized in excess of forty times for her contributions. These included the Danville Sertoma Club’s Service to Mankind Award, Daden’s Humanitarian Award, the Kiwanis Citizenship Award, and an award from former Governor Gerald Baliles for volunteering excellence. One of Vivian’s most enjoyable experiences was her business, Vivian Giles Business Services, which she operated for forty years. Her love of God, family, and community was evident in all that she accomplished. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr, Vicente Falgui and the staff of Roman Eagle Memorial Home (Middle East) for their care and compassion. The family will receive friends from 2-3 P.M. on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church.Funeral service will be at 3:00 P.M. at the Church conducted by the Rev. Paul Johnson. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to, Danville Life Saving Crew 202 Christopher Lane Danville, VA 24541, Goodwill Industries, 512 Westover Drive Danville, VA 24541, Salvation Army, 123 Henry Street, Danville, VA 24540 or the Alzheimer’s Association of Danville-Pittsylvania County 1225 West Main St Danville, VA 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Giles Family.

Vivian Wall Giles

November 13, 1921 - January 5, 2013