Erna R. Wiles
Erna Marie Rausch Wiles, 85, of McLean, Virginia, died Monday, November 12, 2012, in an assisted living facility.
Mrs. Wiles was born in 1927 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Rausch. She was a graduate of the University of Buffalo Albright Art Institute. Mrs. Wiles was a retired Interior Design Consultant and artist.
Surviving is her daughter, Catherine Mary Wiles of Arlington; sons, Thomas Henry Wiles of Singapore, John Matthew Wiles of McLean; two grandchildren, Thomas Richard Woodruff and Leah Wiles Woodruff.
Four brothers, Harry Rausch, Richard Rausch, Thomas Rausch and Glenn Rausch, preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia with Reverend Bridgett Coffey officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington National Opera, 2700 F. Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20566.
Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
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