Wendy Lou Stiles

Wendy Lou Ammons Stiles, age 68, passed away after a nine year battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents; Douglas Merrill Ammons and Phyllis Jean Laubscher Ammons; Grandparents; Tracy and Myrtle Laubscher and Ocie Sayre Marx. Wendy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Joseph E. Stiles; her children, Erin E. Sutton [John], Todd A. Stiles [Jaime], and Abigail L. Grigsby [Jason]. She was most proud of her grandchildren, Lauren and Catherine Sutton, Kira, Danica, and Maddy Stiles, and Jackson and Jacob Grigsby. Also surviving is her sister Tracie Jan Filipich and brother Mark Sayre Ammons (Kris) and a nephew Matt Filipich (Erin). Wendy enjoyed her family, her grandchildren, tennis, and service to others. A graduate of Michigan State University, she became an exemplary Navy wife. She was an active participant and leader in squadron wives clubs and the Oceana Officers Wives’ Club. She was a Red Cross volunteer at the Oceana Dispensary, the Patch Barracks Dispensary, and Navy Relief. She was awarded for her service in 1989 as the Patch Barracks Volunteer of the Year. She coordinated food for several Habitat for Humanity building projects. She, more than once, was the soccer team “mom” cheerfully assuming all of those duties for all three of her children. After the Navy, Wendy was a valued and well-loved nurse, assisting Dr. Jonathon Miller, MD for over 20 years. She was known for her compassion and concern for their patients. She was active in church, serving on vestry several times and a willing participant on many outreach projects. Wendy loved tennis and her tennis girls. She was heartbroken when she was not physically able to play. Her courage throughout her long struggle was an inspiration to many. A memorial service celebrating her life will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, on September 16th at 11:00 A.M. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Singleton Way, Va. Beach, VA, 23462-4241 Friends may offer condolences at www.mem.com