Georgette Rodgers Giles, 68, of Westover, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 20, 2020.
She was born April 30, 1952, in Monongalia County, and was raised in Westover. She was the daughter of the late George Arell Rodgers and the late Glada Lauene (Lyons) Rodgers.
In addition to her parents, Georgette was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Mason Giles; and her sister-in-law, Jewelissa May Pyke.
She is survived by her two children, Matthew Christopher Giles, of Morgantown, and Jonathan Mason Giles and his wife Jessica, of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Macy and Roman Giles; a brother, Mark Arell Rodgers and his wife Diane, of Dallas, and an aunt, Blanche Groves and her husband Kenneth, of Morgantown. Additionally, she is survived by her niece, Ciji Lynn Revolta, of Houston, as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Georgette graduated from Morgantown High School, Class of 1970. She was a Mohiganette and was a member of the band — playing the clarinet. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis on education.
She retired from the Monongalia County School System where she was a Librarian and worked in the Special Education Department.
Throughout her life, Georgette loved to read, sing, attend church and work crossword puzzles. She was always eager to learn, spending countless hours researching various subjects.
Friends may join the family to honor Georgette’s life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 22 and again from 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23 until the time of the funeral service at noon with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband at East Oak Grove Cemetery.
Georgette’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Madison Center in Morgantown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in Georgette’s memory, to the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities, 959 Hartman Run Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 (CED) or by visiting their website, www.cedwvu.com.
The CED assists local families with children who have disabilities. Because of Georgette’s son, Matthew’s, own disabilities, a gift to continue benefiting this charity would be greatly appreciated by her family.
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