Letty Pearce Liles, 82, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving and caring family. Letty was born in Franklin County to the late Willie Davis Pearce and Lettie Strickland Pearce. She retired as an administrative assistant from the NC Department of Human Resources. For many years Letty was very active in the American Business Women's Association. As long as her health permitted she was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 8400 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale and other times at the home, 4909 Old Faison Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.

She is survived by her daughters: Gail L. Medlin (Larry) of Oxford and Gwen L. Smith of Knightdale; grandchildren: Matthew Smith-Short, Mark Medlin, Johnathan Smith; great-grandchildren: Willard, Mae, and Katie; sister: Shirley Hodge of Knightdale.

In addition to her parents, Letty was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Liles; siblings: Braxton Pearce, Willie Grey Boone, and Carolyn Tharrington; and her dear friend whom she cared for until her passing, Virginia Dare Long.

Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund or Transitions LifeCare.

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