Barbara Alsup Giles, 91, of Thorsby, passed away at Shelby Baptist Medical Center on July 21, 2021, in Alabaster, Alabama. She was born January 9, 1930, in Delmar, Alabama. She was the youngest of four children of the late Roy Alsup and the late Cleo Alsup. Barbara had a long career as a secretary/bookkeeper. Following retirement, she enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She was known for providing meals for others on many occasions. Her delicious peach cobblers and pecan pies often went on road trips with her to Mississippi when visiting family. Barbara especially liked to dance. Now she is dancing as the psalmist wrote and is most likely taking charge of the praise dance team. She is survived by her son, Ronny (Donna) Giles; grandson, Ryan (Trinity) Giles; great granddaughter, Clara Giles; sister-in-law, Quida Alsup; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, James Giles; parents, Roy Alsup and Cleo Alsup; brother, Kenny Alsup; and sisters Rita Anderson and Coleene Vincent. A graveside service will be held at Thorsby Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, July 24, at 12:00 noon, with Bro. Von McQueen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis TN 38105. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
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