Mildred Jo Millie Giles's Condolences


I was very sad to hear of your loss. Millie was a childhood friend on Fisher Court! My sisters and I played everyday with Millie and to this day recall all the adventures we shared. The best were the variety shows we put on for the neighborhood with Millie directing our outfits and backs! Prayers for June and the family.
— Anne Sinibaldi Herzing     Aherzing@hotmail.com

I was very sorry to hear about Millie. She was the first one who introduced me to watercolor and later she and Rob became my friends. I always will be grateful I knew them. They inspired me to do many things. Especially travel. They changed my life forever.
— Jim Bilgere     jimbilgere@gmail.com

I am saddened to learn of Millie''s passing. I traveled with her and Rob to Switzerland and around Europe. She and Rob were the two most influential artists in my life and career. I ran into both of them once in early 2001 and they met my then young son. I was shocked they knew where I had moved and was living. Thank you Millie, Thank you Rob. Your influence lives on in my work and life. Rest in peace and until we meet again.
— Amanda Gaston Ballew     amandaballewthatswho@gmail.com

I''m so sorry to hear this, Millie was the first person to teach me watercolor and then later her husband Rob
— Jim Bilgere     jimbilgere@gmail.com

I adored Millie''s spirit and her talent. She was my art professor my first semester at UNT and I''m forever grateful for her dedication and wisdom in the craft. Her energy was unforgettable and I''m honoured to have the fortune of studying under her.
— Brian A Irvin     brn.rvn@gmail.com

Millie was my art teacher at Bradford high, 71 to 73....many fond memories..she greatly influenced me in my art and self esteem...
— David M Wells     george92009@yahoo.com

I had the honor of being Millie’s first graduate student for an MFA in Watercolor. We worked together very closely (sharing a tiny office) for several years and I gained a deep respect and love for her. She has shaped who I am as an artist and as a person. She will always be held very dearly in my heart and I’ll miss her.
— Beth Gouldin     Beth.gouldin@gmail.com

Millie was an extremely talented and dedicated teacher and a wonderful painter. She also had a rich sense of humor, a love of her "homes" in Texas, Chatauqua and Bradford and a great appreciation for design and craftsmanship especially in art and cars! I''ll miss her. Thank you for posting the obituary.
— Judy Youngblood     jyoungbd@flash.net

One of my greatest inspirations in life and art! We will miss your Millie!!
— David Collins     Delajunta@gmail.com