Shirley Lyles

Shirley Lyles

Shirley Lyles Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 5, 2010.
LYLES, Shirley Ann Poythress, 72, of Victoria, Va., died January 3, 2010. She was the widow of Arthur Thurman Lyles. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Deborah and Joe Alder of Blackstone, Ricky and Lynn Lyles of Victoria, and Billy and Sharon Lyles of Kenbridge; four grandchildren; her brother, Ollie Poythress Jr. of Lawrenceville; four sisters, Barbara P. Tuttle of Lenoir, N.C., Doris Wells of Union Level, Lucille Moore and Jean Thompson, both of Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Victoria Baptist Church, where she was a member. Interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria, Va. Please consider donations to the Victoria Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box "T", Victoria, Va. 23974.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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January 22, 2010

Mike Pettry posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2010

Cheryl Heike (Daniels) posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2010

Bruce Ashworth posted to the memorial.

Mike Pettry

January 22, 2010

I always remember seeing her at Wright's Supermarket, and as living right around the corner from us. She was a nice person, and she will be missed. With Sympathy,

Cheryl Heike (Daniels)

January 6, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Bruce Ashworth

January 6, 2010

TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS,

I REMEMBER SHIRLEY'S GREAT FRIENDLY
SMILE AND HER WILLINGNESS TO SERVE
YOU WELL AT WRIGHT'S. I WILL MISS
SEEING HER ON OCCASSIONS AT POST
OFFICE AND IN GROCERY STORE TOO.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
TAKE CARE,
SINCERELY,

BRUCE ASHWORTH
VICTORIA, VA 23974

Thomas Ashworth

January 6, 2010

TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS,
Your mom was the bright spot in the
check out at Wright's. She always was
so courteous and friendly and down
to earth as She was like a family]
member. I will miss her smile and
her lovely ways.
God bless you in your loss at
this time.
Sincerely,
Bruce Ashworth
Victoria, VA 23974

Wayne Estes

January 6, 2010

God has blessed your Mother with a long life. Your families love and memories will keep her in your hearts for ever. With deepest symphathy at this time of sorrow.

Wayne Estes

Jimmy & Anne Gaulding

January 5, 2010

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your life.

January 5, 2010

May God bless your family during this time of sorrow. I remember Mrs. Lyles when I was a young girl working at my PaPas store. My MeMe and PaPa spoke kindly of her often.

Paula B. Satterwhite
Grandaughter of Mr.and Mrs. T.C. Wright,Sr.

Joyce Hill

January 5, 2010

Everyone will surely miss Shirley's smile; especially all the neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family. Think of all the wonderful memories together and remember she loved the Sunday visits more than anything.

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