Chris Marie Baliles, 57, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was a life-long resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Christian faith. She babysat in her home for 25 years and was a very talented wood-crafter. She had a heart of gold, especially for ones in need. Chris battled and survived terminal cancer and battled covid. Our Mom was our hero.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Gregory; mother, Geraldine Carpenter; and her husband, Larry Baliles.
Survivors include her son, Lee Harbin, Jr. (Bo-Bo); daughters, Amber Willbanks and family, Keelee Gilliam and family and Tiffany Baliles; brother, Matthew Carpenter; sister, Mary; grandchildren, Ariel McKeil, Madyson Gilliam, Cameron Gilliam, Annaleach Gilliam, Brantley Oxford, Emery Harbin, Zeke Ally, Fuzzy Harbin, Sophie and Justice; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South.
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