Virjeane Garrett Bayles was born on May 2, 1930 in Jones County, Texas to C. Walter and Zonabel (Neely) Garrett. Trusting in Gods perfect will, her faith became sight on March 30, 2009. Virjeane moved to Bethany, Oklahoma at the age of nine and attended Bethany Public Schools. When she was sixteen, Virjeane met a returning WWII veteran, George Bayles, of Balmorhea, Texas. Virjeane and George were married on May 30, 1948 after her freshman year at Bethany Nazarene College, now Southern Nazarene University. By the time she was 25, they had three daughters and she had completed her college degree. She later did graduate work at Oklahoma City University. Virjeane followed her mothers footsteps and became a teacher at Bethany High School where she taught Speech, Drama and tenth grade English. Though her classes were structured and disciplined, she was always a fun and favorite teacher. She loved teaching. Students gained knowledge as well as confidence in her classes. Shakespeare was understood. Every student received her encouragement, whether it was the gifted achiever or the one struggling academically or socially. Virjeane directed school plays, co-sponsored Pep Club, and one year was selected Oklahoma County Teacher of the Year. She later served four years as Secretary of Oklahoma County Retired Educators Association. Virjeane was a member of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene where she sang in the choir for over 40 years, volunteered with the Womens Prison Ministry and served on the church board. Virjeane was preceded in death by her parents; husband George (1997); oldest daughter Georgiana Bayles McDaniel and infant grandson (1974); brothers, Charles W. Garrett II and Bob Garrett. She is survived by daughters Melanie Cain and husband Robert of Bethany, Paige Black and husband Steve of Oklahoma City; granddaughter Jessica Todd and husband Jake of Piedmont; and grandson Tanner Black of Oklahoma City. The circle of life continues with a new great-grandson, Jaxon Todd. May those who come behind us find us faithful. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bellevue Nursing Center, Autumn Bridge Hospice and Dr. Dean Brown for their tender and compassionate hearts and care. Services will be Wednesday, April 1, 2:00 p.m. at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene with interment in Bethany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bethany First Church of the Nazarene Compassionate Care Ministry or the charity of your choice.