Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles

Virginia Ruth Bosque Miles, beloved mother, avid collector, and cherished friend, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 86.  A visitation will be held Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at Belk Funeral Home from 1:00pm to 1:45pm.  Immediately following will be a graveside service at Darlington Memory Gardens at 2pm.

Born on January 29, 1939, in Henderson, Texas, to Jesse E. Bosque and Fannie Mae McNeil Bosque.  Virginia enjoyed working at AZ'S Fish Market for many years and the "Darlington Ice Cream Parlor".  She enjoyed interacting with people and spreading her smile. Beyond her professional life, Virginia found joy in many hobbies. An enthusiastic collector, she amassed many tea pots and enjoyed sharing her collection with friends and family. She had a special talent for maintaining relationships, having over 100 pen pals whom she wrote to religiously, forging connections across distances through her thoughtful letters. Virginia's passion for postcards was another testament to her love for communication and shared experiences. In her free time, Virginia relished watching mystery movies and had a fondness for nature, particularly cardinals and hummingbirds, often spending hours observing them in her yard. Gardening was one of her great pleasures, as she nurtured her flower beds and found tranquility in the beauty of the outdoors. Family camping trips to Lake Wateree created lifelong memories that will be treasured by her loved ones. Virginia is survived by her devoted daughter, Lori (Heyward) Atkinson of Darlington, her sons, Gary Miles of Virginia, and Eric Taylor of North Carolina. Grandchildren; Amber, Macy, and Travis Atkinson, Kaley Miles, Mykala Williams, Ashley Boone, Haley and Paisley Taylor and Dawson Scott. Great grandchildren: Oliver Isacc, Ember and Carson Williams, Bobby "Little Joe" O'Neal, Jr. Several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Preceding her in death is her husband Joseph D. Miles, her partner AZ Taylor, parents, siblings Robert Alexander Bosque and Lajean Bosque, great grandchildren Brady Williams and Laylyn Williams.