Mintie Izilia House

Mintie Izilia House obituary, Chase City, VA

Mintie Izilia House

Mintie House Obituary

Visit the Giles-Harris Funeral Home - Chase City website to view the full obituary.

Mrs. Mintie Izilia House, 81, of Chase City, VA, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Born September 15, 1943, in New York City to the late William and Izilia King Bonner, Mrs. House earned a bachelor’s degree in business and pursued a successful career in banking. She was a devoted member of St. Douglas Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House, VA.

Mrs. House had a passion for shopping, cooking, and watching both cooking shows and westerns.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Francis House.

Cherishing her memory are her stepson, Thomas Francis House Jr. of Silver Spring, MD; four brothers, Timothy Glover of Wappingers Falls, NY, Horace Glover of Phoenix, AZ, Elliott Glover of Loris, SC, and Julian Wilson Jr. of Ohio; two brothers-in-law, Alphonso House of Richmond, VA and Donald House (Renee) of Boydton, VA; ; two devoted sisters in Christ, Loretta Bailey and Marlene Thompson, both of Red Oak, VA; two devoted brothers, Charles Bailey Sr. of Red Oak, VA and Michael Whitehead Sr. of Farmville, VA; a dear friend, Gary Jacobson; and a host of other loving relatives and caring friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the chapel of Giles-Harris Funeral Home, Chase City, VA, with Pastor Shandell Howell delivering the eulogy. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Red Oak, VA.

Public viewing will be held on Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Arrangements are by Giles-Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chase City, VA.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Giles-Harris Funeral Home - Chase City

1304 North Main St. P. O. Box 97, Chase City, VA 23924

How to support Mintie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Mintie House's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more