Noelia Aviles, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at home. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Ft. Benning Main Post Cemetery.
Ms. Aviles was born February 13, 1934 in Manati, Puerto Rico. Noelia was raised in Puerto Rico until the age of seventeen. She married Emilio Aviles in 1955 and moved with him as he served his country. They spend many cherished together before his passing in 2005. Ms. Aviles family would depict her as being “Souther Rician.” She enjoyed reading, gardening and praising her Lord. Noelia was proud of a small role in the movie “The Green Berets” that was filmed in the Columbus area. She was a great mother and described as one of the strongest people they knew.
Survivors include his three children, Carmen Milgro Aviles-Massey (William), Nelson Emilio Aviles and Lourdes Aviles; one brother, Luis Juan Morales and one grandson, William Emilio Marcus Aviles.
Striffler-Hamby is entrusted with the arrangements; you may offer your condolences by visiting www.shcolumbus.com