On Thursday, November 3, 2016, the world lost a very special woman. After a long and hard fought battle with cancer, Mrs. Teresa (Teri) Ellen Chiles defeated the disease as she was called to her eternal home surrounded by those she loved the most. Teri was a faithful servant always putting others first. Even in her illness, she looked for ways to help others. She was an active member of Briensburg Baptist Church serving in the Team Kid Children's Ministry and anywhere else she was needed. Teri also enjoyed spending many of her Fridays volunteering at Marcella's Kitchen. She was a long time committee member for the Marshall County Relay for Life and was passionate about finding a cure for cancer. More than anything, Teri loved her family and they loved her. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, loyal friend and her Daddy's "Baby Girl". Of all of her titles, the one she loved most was "Mamaw". She adored her grandsons. Of everything that characterized her, "strong" would describe her the most. She faced many challenges and fought many battles throughout her lifetime and handled each one with grace. She always came out on top and stronger than before. Though her final battle has come to an end, cancer did not claim her life. She was claimed by her Heavenly Father as He called her home. We have prayed for healing for many years and our God has healed her. In that, we find peace. Teri is survived by her husband of 36 years, Randy Chiles; son, Kit Chiles (wife Kelly); daughter, Jennifer Oakley (husband Jason); grandsons, Kaden, Jaggar, Kash, Keston, and Jax; parents, Charlie and Betty Baker; brothers; David Baker (wife Pat) and Eric Baker (wife Sherry); bonus siblings Danny Ham, Larry Ham, Carla Reed, and Cathy Woods along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Teri was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Moore Baker; sister, Nanett Baker; maternal grandparents, James L. Moore III and Dorothy Moore; paternal grandparents, Frank and Minnie Baker. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 6 at the chapel of Collier Funeral Home with Bro. Brad Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Vanzora Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family between the hours of 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Sunday at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th Street, Benton, KY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Brenda McClaran, 510 West 9th St., Benton, KY 42025 or Marcella's Kitchen, P.O. Box 272, Benton, KY 42025.
