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Obituary of Viola Ora Hobson
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Viola "Ora" Hobson
Viola "Ora" Hobson was born on February 6, 1946, to Marinda James Giles and Warner Giles in Cartersville, Virginia.
As a child, Viola attended Pine Grove School. At an early age she accepted Christ and became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Cumberland, VA.
Affectionately known as "Ora" to her family and friends, Ora was a woman that loved cooking, animals, gardening, watching westerns and listening to gospel music. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children and gave special care to helping her daughter Joanne meet the challenges of daily living. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her niece, Dorothy McGary.
Viola went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Pearl Miller, Lee Boatwright Hobson; brother Clarence Giles and grandson, J. R. Taliaferro.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her beloved husband, Peyton Hobson, eight children; Eveon Giles Jones(Sam Henry), Joanne Giles, Ellis Giles(Jay Gohil), Ricky Giles(Karen), Barbara Giles, Ruth Giles Taliaferro (Robert), Sandra Giles Letterlough, (Russell),and David Giles, twenty-three grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; one sister, Christine Giles Taylor, one aunt, Cora Cook; one uncle, Roosevelt Gregory; two brothers in-law, Jesse Hobson, Steve Hobson; three sisters in-law, Ruby Trent (Patrick), Dorothea Hobson, Shirley Hobson, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and special friends, Loretha Thomas, Delores Langhorn, and Julia Booker Anderson.
Wife & Mother
You've been our strength, the rock on which we stand.
We've gained so much wisdom, guided by your gentle hand
The kindness you have shown, in every word and deed,
Has been a blessing in our life, In so many times of need.
You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it, And only God new why.
It broke our heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God took you home.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
206 Cartersville Road
Cumberland, Virginia, United States
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