Eileen Marie Stiles Todd

Highlands, NC - Eileen Stiles Todd, 88, of Highlands, NC passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mrs. Todd was preceded in death by her parents, Marie Adele Crane Stiles and Charles Ayron Stiles, and her brother, Major General Kenneth Stiles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Frederick Todd, and by both of her sons; David charles Todd and Christopher Fred Todd.

Born in New York City, Eileen Todd was a gifted artist and decorator as well as a successful entrepreneur.  She owned and operated several antique shops, most notably Antiques by Lee in Highlands, NC, where she lived and served for over 30 years. She was happily married to David Todd for 59 years until his death in 2002.

Mrs. Todd is survived by six grandchildren: Julie Todd Sieja Satterfeal and her husband, Craig of Huntsville; Timothy Sieja and his wife Lara of Arlington, VA; Andrew Sieja and his wife Brianna of Dallas, TX; Melissa Todd, Amanda Todd, and Amy Todd of Orlando, FL. She had three great-grandchiildren: Sesalie, Noah, and Kinsley Satterfeal.  She is also survived by a very special nephew, Michael Palmer Todd and his wife Anna; and her daughters-in-law, Kathy Levins Todd Sieja of Huntsville, and Donna Todd of Orlando.  Other survivors are nephews Kenneth Stiles and his wife Margie of Plymouth, IN; and Douglas Stiles and his wife Barbara of Alexandria, VA; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Jury, Donna Lucille Todd, and Idabelle Todd, all of Michigan.

Despite the great sadness of outliving her two sons and her husband, Mrs. Todd was an inspiration to many, had a great faith, and lived a productive life.  She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.  Calling hours are 12:30-1:30 at the Bryant-Grant Funreal Home in Highlands on Thursday, September 4, 2008, with services at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church, with the Reverend Don Mullen presiding.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your charity of choice. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.