Virginia Boyles
July 30, 1924 ~ July 5, 2009
Virginia Lindsey Boyles, age 84, a resident of Philippi, WV passed away Sunday July 5, 2009, in Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born July 30, 1924 in Philippi, a daughter of the late Sherman and Nell (Kittle) Lindsey.
She was a graduate of Philippi High School and West Virginia University with a degree in Public School Music. She taught in Point Marion, PA and retired from Noble Local Schools in Sarahsville, OH where she taught kindergarten through high school.
She was preceded in death by her husband, "Charlie" Burton Boyles after forty years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Dr. S. Brance Lindsey of Temple, TX
She is survived by four children; Dr. Stephen L. and wife Kate Boyles of Columbus, OH
Margaret and husband Frank Wise of Burnsville, OH
Jenny and husband Ed Thurman of Shelby, OH
Jane Fleisher of Philippi
Grandchildren surviving are Charles W. and Adelaide Virginia Boyles of Columbus, OH, Laura and husband Cody Britt of Shelby, OH, Molly Thurman and Zach Thurman of Cincinnati, OH and Elizabeth Fleisher of Philippi.
Virginia was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #41, PEO Sisterhood, Chapter C, the Clionian Literary Club, the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution in which she was Regent for five years, and the Barbour County retired teachers association. She attended the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church where she was involved in several music activities.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Tuesday July 7, from 5-8:00 p.m. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday July 8, from 8-9:30 a.m. at which time Mrs. Boyles will be moved to the Crim United Methodist Church to lie in state from 10-11:00 a.m. the service hour. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com
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My deepest sympathy to your family. Virginia and Charlie will be remembered by all in Noble County . Two people who impacted the lives of all who came into contact with them . Caldwell is where I personally came into contact with them .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. You parents have been and will continue to be missed in the Noble County community. Their contributions were great!
Steven, Margie, Jenny and Jane,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your wonderful mother and my beloved musical collegue.
Your mom and I shared more that an office at SHS but a companionship I cherish to this day. We shared many wonderful working days and made a great team for a long time.
I assure you that if we were not leaving for our annual trip to Myrtle Beach, Sylvia and I would be there with you all tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Deno Capello
Dear Margie,
I just found out about your mother. I am so sorry. She was a wonderful person. I will never forget the times at the farm in Morgantown. Give my love to Steven, Ginny and Jane. Much love to you also. Friends from childhood and beyond. Gloria
Virginia was a a great part of a great family, mine and Carla's thoughts and prayers will be with all of you and may God bless all of you and your families.We all had some great times together!
Our condolences to the family. We are daughters of the late Senator Dallas Wolfe who was a nephew of Mrs. Boyle's father, Sherman Lindsey.
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So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. She will be remembered for the great music she brought to Noble County and the wonderful children that she raised here. Virginia and Charlie will always live in our hearts as will you, Steve, Margie, Jenny and Jane
I remember your mother as a classy, kind lady. I am sorry you have lost her. When my father died a friend said this to me: Remember him with smiles for while he is deserving of your tears of sorrow, he would want to see you remember him with smiles of joy for the good parent he was. I hope you can remember your mother with smiles so that she can look down on your smiles from her eternal resting place. Thinking of you.
Dear Boyles Family, You were blessed with the most wonderful parents, and now they are together again. I am the one who wrote the “Ode to a Giant Oak” about your Dad, and now will attempt to do a “Ballad of A Mountain Flower” for your mother. Sorry Jim and I were not able to come to Philippi for the service. My mother is quite ill in the hospital, so most of my time this week has been spent in Marietta. Our prayers are with you all. See you back here soon, Margie. Love you……..Pauline Robinson
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. she was a very special lady who touch and guided many people in her life. I'm glad to have been one of those. I have her to credit in part for being an influence in my life who created the attitude and drive to make me successful. who else but your mom would take a bunch of teenage guys who couldn't carry a tune with a bucket and dedicate her time and efforts towards making us better people. I just wanted to let you all know that she touched me in a special way, as I'm sure she has with many others. its just the way she was. GaryP
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Virginia's passing. She always had a smile and will be remembered for her kind and joyous heart. I had been thinking of her recently while going through family history and papers. Prayers and love to Stephen, Janie, Margie and Jenny and their families. We hope to see you sometime soon.
Stephen, Jane, Jenny and Margie,
I am greatly saddened to hear of Aunt Virginia's passing. I just heard this morning when I received Stephen's e-mail. She and Uncle Charles were so special!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Family,
We extend our condolences to you folks in the loss of your mother and family member.
Virginia was a gracious person, considerate and friendly.
Remembering have lunch with her and Charlie a number of time while visiting EORDC.
She was proud of her family
and dearly loved Charlie.
I hope the many good memories
will be long remembered and especially meaningful during this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Charles Parker