Shirley Sue Giles

Shirley Giles ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on Mar. 14, 2026.Shirley Sue Giles, age 86, of Newport went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2026.If you knew Shirley you know she had a profound love for her family and Christ, inspiring us all with her unwavering faith and zest for life. She was always willing to share her spiritual gifts and infectious love for life. She never met a stranger and always found a reason to celebrate the beauty in us all.She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Kate Shelton, Sister, Barbara (Ed) Poe, Brothers, James (Shirley) Shelton and John Ray Shelton, Aunt Rhunette (Ed) Mooneyham, grandsons Christopher Akins and Shannon Knox Giles, granddaughter, Misti S Giles.She is survived by her husband of 66 years Landon Giles, her children Edward Giles, Landon (Cathy) Giles Jr (Hap), Michael (Lisa) Giles and Devon Akins, grandchildren Jessica Giles, Landon Chase (Miranda) Giles, Misti (Andrew) Short, Luke Giles, Blake Hammond, Tyler (Taylor) Lynch and Trent Lynch, great grandchildren, Evangline Gray, Emma Giles, Neyland Lynch and Alex Short, special niece Karen (Dave) Freiheit and nephew Brian Poe. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews.Heartfelt gratitude to Smoky Mountain Hospice for the extraordinary care of Shirley and to all our friends and family who stood by our side during this challenging time.The family will have a graveside service at Waters Large Cemetery Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2 pm.Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com.Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.