Carlene Jiles

Carlene Jiles, age 91, of Otis Orchards passed away on May 19, 2025.

Carlene was born on December 16, 1933, in Stratford, Oklahoma, to Carl and Lily Alyne Graves. She graduated from high school in Norwalk, CA. Shortly after high school, she graduated from checker’s school. Carlene moved to Bend, OR in 1972 where she trained and became a cake decorator.

Carlene Graves married Willian Robert Jiles on October 21, 1951, and the couple had 3 children together. She will be missed by many because of the way she loved and lived her life for others.

Carlene enjoyed sewing, crocheting, working puzzles, and reading/listening to books. Her family and friends will always remember her as a hardworking and caring person; a loving mother, aunt and grandmother.

Carlene is survived by her children; daughter, Frances Huntington of Onalaska, WA; her son, Daniel Jiles of Bend, OR; and her son, Paul Jiles of Otis Orchards, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Jiles; her sister, Mary Vanderpool, her sister, Margaret Cardwell, and her brother, John Graves.

Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1-5pm for viewing and memorial service at 3:30pm on June 3, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA, with a reception to follow at 5404 N. Vista Grande Dr., Otis Orchards, WA. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Carlene’s life.

Internment will be at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA in October 2025.

The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for their care and concern; as well as Maggie M. Bulger, N.P. at Spokane Teaching Health Clinic.

Donations can be sent to your favorite charity in Carlene’s honor.

Professional services conducted by Heritage Funeral Home.