Peggy Willis Lyles

I was checking to see what wonderful things Peggy has accomplished, and found she had passed away. She had become a wonderful poet. I filled in for her when she taught English at Palmer Junior College, and visited her in the hospital, and she made such an impression on me. I am a poet and artist myself, after a varied academic career. I thought I might paint a portrait of her as May Queen, and share it with you. If you have contributing ideas, I am easy to locate on the internet, because of...

Peggy was my friend from elementary school through high school and beyond. We were king and queen in the 7th grade for May Day. As seniors, when Peggy was elected Queen of the May, she chose me to be her king again which I considered a very high honor. I have fine memories of her family and our relationship.

Bill, Rebecca Lane Hopkins called and told me of your wife's death. My thoughts are with you.

Carole Hinnant Gunter

Leslie,..Greetings from Charleston. I hope you are doing ok. I was very sorry to hear of your loss of your Mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. My Mom always talked about how pretty your Mom was. I'm sure you will remember that your Mom was one of my Mom's bridesmaids way back when. We miss you in Charleston, but when you come back for a visit, tell Rob Fowler to let me know you are coming. If you are interested, I'd enjoy treating you & your family to a complimentary photo...

My condolences and prayers are with you at this time. I wish I could have known my family better. Linda Katherine Lyles Grandaughter of Leslie Dawkins Lyles of Winnsboro/Greenbriar SC

I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a great poet and a great person.

To carry on in haiku without Peggy is unthinkable to me; but already I know that I can find her in a hundred things a day. I have but to listen, to hear her voice. Such a splendor of gifts Peggy has left us!