Judy Chiles, 80, Minot, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, in a Minot care facility.
Judy was born December 29, 1941, in Fort Worth, TX to Alton and Rachel (Knox) Myers. She grew up in Ft. Worth where she attended high school. She continued her education at North Texas State University in Denton, TX earning a bachelor’s degree in English.
Judy married Ronald Chiles in August of 1966 at the Sagamore Hill Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Together they traveled the country following Ron’s career in the United States Air Force. They resided first at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota and were blessed with two sons, Jeff and Chris. They lived for three years at Vandenberg AFB in California prior to moving to Minot AFB in North Dakota in 1974.
They remained in Minot following his military service. She was a Mary Kay Consultant for many years in addition to her role as a mother and later grandmother.
Judy moved to Arizona in 2013. She lived in Lake Havasu City until 2019, when she moved to Chandler, remaining there until January 2021, when her health forced a move back to Minot. She was a resident of The Wellington.
Judy enjoyed reading, crocheting and cross-stitching.
Judy is survived by her spouse Ron, Minot; children Jeff (Missy) Chiles, Gilbert, AZ and Chris Chiles (Stephanie Yates), Juneau, AK; four grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents.
No public services will be held.
Sympathy cards can be sent in c/o Ron to Thomas Family Funeral Home, 304 South Main Street, Minot, ND 58701.
