Julia Etta Miles

Julia Etta (Crowder) Miles, 91, of Fairmont and formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at her daughter’s home.

She was born in Ettrick, Virginia on November 26, 1921, a daughter of the late John M. and Essie (Bridgewater) Crowder.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clawrence Miles.

Julia was a self-employed beautician by trade. She enjoyed reading and crocheting and was an avid dog lover, especially of Chihuahuas.

She is survived by one son, Newton Maxie Georgel, Jr. of Virginia, one daughter, Mary Bunner and her husband Charlie of Fairmont, nine grandchildren, Julia Ellis, Terry Bunner, Elizabeth Georgel, Todd Georgel, Tripp Georgel, Linda Fravel, William Ellis Jr., Mona Brickey and Mel Bunner as well as several great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is a step-daughter, Emma Miles Agugliano of New York and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Jane Bunner, six sisters, Rachel Crowder Lewis, Jean Crowder Wilson, Barbara Crowder Hancock, Lillian Crowder Gibbs, Vivian Crowder Novak and Blanche Crowder Fought, two brothers, John M. Crowder Jr. and Richard D. Crowder and a step-son, Cornealious Carson Miles.

Family and friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St. Fairmont on Thursday from 5-8 pm.

Visitation will continue on Friday from 5-8 pm at the J. T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home, 103 S. Adams St., Petersburg, VA 23803. The funeral service will be held at the J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, especially caregivers Bridget and Karen, for all of their wonderful care.