Gloria Estella Liles

Gloria Liles, 76, of Plant City & Tampa, entered into rest on March 17, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Liles and son, Richard H. Liles Jr. Loving family who survive are four children: Helen Yagla, Kathleen Turner, Pearl Clark and Henry Liles. Nana’s grandchildren: Angela Ochs, Naomi Conley, Christopher Turner, Brittnie Anderson and Richard Clark. Also survived by great grandchildren: James Jackson, Violet Conley, Tyler Ochs, Damien Conley, Jasmine and Hayden Conley. Many more loving family members include: Rocky Turner, Tyler Ochs Sr., Kelly Conley, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Sarah Clark and Danny Loss. She is survived by two sisters residing in Maine: Naomi Miller and Mary Sutherland.

Mama never met a person that didn’t love her; she knew no strangers. She did not desire riches or materialistic items because she held the greatest wealth of all, the love of her family and returned them with love, unconditionally. She had a deep passion for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, for whom she was fiercely devoted. Gloria possessed unyielding strength and kindness that will continue forever in the lives of those she has touched.

How long will I love you

Only Always

Angel Wings

by C. David Hay

I am a guardian angel

Of all that Heaven brings;

Although you cannot see me

You’ll feel the brush of wings.

I am the courier of faith,

Together we have flown,

And when your wings grow weary

You’ll never be alone.

I am the lamp unto your feet,

The shield from dark and fear;

Know that you are safe

As long as I am near.

I am the messenger of God,

The shepherd of your care,

And when you need my hand--

You’ll find that I am there.