Ruth Ella Chiles Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Ella Chiles of James, Texas, who passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Hugh and Nina Braun (Malin); and her niece Kaeti Braun. She is survived by: her husband James Chiles; her brother William Hugh Braun (Peggy); her brother-in-law Mabry "Sonny" Chiles; her children, Howell Hugh Chiles (Fanny Diane) and Debora Jean Bugenhagen (Bobby); her grandson Nicholas Bugenhagen (Christy); her great grandchild Marcus Andrew Bugenhagen; her grandchildren, Hailee Ruth Bugenhagen-Krehely (Greg), James Ian Chiles (Kaley), Lency Gayle Chiles and Katherine Nicole Chiles; and her nephew Will Braun (Lauren). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.