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Elizabeth Carolyn
Miles
Sep 25, 1947 — Dec 13, 2025
Tucson
Elizabeth Carolyn Miles was born on September 25, 1947 to Joshua and Alma Miles. She was the sister to siblings Barbara Beatty, Tammy Archie, Joshua Miles Jr., Archie Miles, Clarence Miles, Alma Reid, Velma Roberson, and Jerome Miles. Liz was a quiet person and protective sister. Liz spent her life being a loving mother, a great friend, a responsible and dependable employee and living life on her on terms. Liz exited this world leaving behind her earthly vessel and freeing her spirit on December 13, 2025. Liz was a very intelligent child who excelled in her studies. She graduated with her high school diploma from William Penn High School. Liz attended University of Pennsylvania from 1974 to 1977. Always wanting to learn and expand her knowledge Liz also took classes at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science in 1993.Liz had two sons Brian L. Miles (who preceded her in death) and David Dolphin whom she loved deeply. She was married to George Dolphin in 1976 (who preceded her in death). Liz had a great career at the United States Postal Service. She quickly rose up the ranks going on to become a supervisor. Liz was rewarded for her hard work with many awards and acknowledgements eventually retiring and moving to Arizona. Once Liz retired from the post office she was employed as a supervisor at Verizon and then the Board of Education in Arizona. As a child Liz grew up attending AME Zion Methodist Church, where. She became a Christian.
Once she moved to Arizona Liz served as an associate minister and was on the board of Tamara Spiritual Center. Liz was not just a mother and a sister she was someone who cared about people which led to her lending her time and energy to the march on Girard College alongside her grandmother Laura Miles and Cecil B. Moore. The goal was inclusivity and it was accomplished. Liz enjoyed traveling, reading, and educating her sons. When she was living in Philadelphia, she enjoyed spending time in her social circle at "Sonny's". She went to Sonny's with her sister Tammy every Friday after work.
Liz Spend the last years of her life living in Tucson Arizona enjoying and supporting her family and friends. She traveled with her friends Royce and Gilda. They did everything together even holidays. Liz loved her grandchildren, although they lived a long distance some living out of the country, she stayed in contact with them and her daughter in-law Karen by traveling to visit them and they did her as well. Liz had a close relationship with all of her siblings but she was especially close with her sister Velma. When Velma was having medical issues Liz came to Philadelphia from Arizona to take care of her. Velma did the same thing for Liz when she was battling her illness. David also cared for his mother while she was ill. He was with her when she passed away.
Liz leaves to honor her memory her son David, seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. As well as her daughter in law Karren. Liz is also survived by her siblings Tammy, Velma, Archie, Clarence, and Jerome. Liz leaves to mourn her aunt Florence Cannon who was very instrumental in her growing up.
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