Virginia was born on July 19, 1927, in Pontiac, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Della (Goforth) Giles.

She was a resident of Mancelona for over 20 years and was a member of the Mancelona Moose Lodge. Prior to moving to Mancelona, she lived in Madisonville, Tenn,. where she graduated from high school and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was employed by the General Motors Corporation for many years and enjoyed flying airplanes.

She is survived by a son Stephen Chevalier of Mancelona, two grandchildren, Stevie and Brooke Chevalier, two sisters, Sue Plemmons of Madisonvelle, Tenn., Nina Alexander of Norcross, GA., a brother Max Sharpe of Huntsville, Ala., and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Pastor Claude Rowley officiated. Interment will take place in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Mich..

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