Lyda Estelle Castleberry

Lyda passed away peacefully on September 5, 2010 at Mirabel Lodge in Forestville, CA at the age of 88. She was the youngest of five children born to O.D. and Ora Clyde Coleman on February 26, 1922 in Turnersville, Texas. Lyda grew up in Turkey, Texas and moved with her husband, Howard, and three children to Forestville in 1957. For many years Lyda had a successful career working at the Bank of Sonoma County, Forestville Branch, as Vice President. She was active in the Forestville United Methodist Church, enjoyed watching her children in all of their sporting events, and playing Bridge with her sisters. She was a true Southern Lady who valued nothing more than her family. Lyda was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Castleberry, her granddaughters, Kristin and Trina Castleberry, grandson, Timothy Cavin, daughter-in-law, Carole Castleberry, son-in-law, Jack Cavin, her three sisters, Madeline Mohan, Iva Dean Martin, Ina Lee Blackshear, and her brother Coston Coleman. She leaves behind her son, Chan (Kim) Castleberry, son, Chip (Loretta) Castleberry, and daughter Deana (David) Hagen; grandchildren: Gaylynne (David) Sword, Lou (Diana) Castleberry, Beth (Brian) O'Neal, Kate (Michael) Thompson, Missy Cavin, Alicia (Steve) Gantenbein, and Zack (Tara) Hagen; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family would like to send a special thank you to all of her caregivers at Mirabel Lodge for their care over the past ten years. A private burial was already held, but family and friends are invited to a Celebration of her Life on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Forestville United Methodist Church. A reception will follow. Donations may be made to the Trina and Carole Castleberry Scholarship Fund c/o El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Rd., Forestville, CA 95436. Arrangements by ~ PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY - SEBASTOPOL 707-829-5433