Joyce Bratcher Giles Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joyce Bratcher Giles of Suffolk, Virginia, who passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Bratcher Giles to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie L. Bratcher and Della S. Bratcher; her former husband John Velmar; her husband James "Jack" Ashby Giles; her son Larry Velmar; her stepdaughter Jeanna Rose; and her brother Leverett Bratcher.
She is survived by: her daughter Laura Ann Velmar Frank (William "Bill"); her daughter-in-law Tammy Zaner; her stepsons, Andrew Giles and John Allen Giles (Mickey); her grandchildren, Jesse Adamson, Colby Adamson, Chris Frank, Christa Granado, Kari Tibbits (Kenny), Lori Crawford, James Crawford, Megan Parker (Dustin) and April Pierce; her great grandchildren, Isaac Granado, Jacob Adamson and Isaiah Weiland; and her sister-in-law Daisy Bratcher. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
