Myrtle Ann Giles Price

Myrtle Ann Giles Price, 85 of  Altavista, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Centra Gretna.  She was born on Sunday, December 24, 1939  in Chatham, VA, a daughter of the late  Walter Benny Giles and Mary Eva Newby Giles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Price, and a sister, Mary Rowland.  She was retired from the Campbell County Recreation Department as Coordinator of the Senior Citizens Group.  She was a member of  Calvary Baptist Church of Altavista.

She is survived by her son, Charles Dwaine Blankenship and daughter, Edna Kaye Puryear, both of Altavista; her grandchildren, Sarah Paggans (Robbie), Valene Ayers (Kyle) and Nikki Barr (Billy); great-grandchildren, Libby, Will & Emersyn; a sister, Wendy Bruce and a brother, Joseph Giles (Marlene).

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, Altavista with Pastor Matt Gaston and nephew, Joseph Giles, Jr. officiating.  

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.