Myrtle Beach, SC Mary L. “Maria” Stiles, 94, died January 10, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Emily Tay Lawrence. Maria was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband, John “Jack” Stiles; sons, Albert and David. Surviving are a daughter, Linda of Canada; a son, Arthur of Massachusetts; a step-daughter, Marilyn of Massachusetts; several grandchildren; step-grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren and her good friend, Nina Moore of Myrtle Beach. Maria and Jack spent many years traveling to many parts of the world before settling in Myrtle Beach. At the request of Maria no services are planned. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross. Special thanks to the staff of Covenant Towers where she resided.