Lyla Hay Owen

Très triste d'apprendre la mort de Lyla. Nous partagions la même salle de classe en 1993/1994 , à Lusher school, New -Orléans. ( Sur Carrolton) Talentueuse, elle aimait la France et Paris .

Lyla was indeed a force of nature and the theatre. She spoke her mind. You always heard the truth from Lyla. I worked with her in the early People Playhouse days and we did many of her quirky, ferocious and very funny plays. She was gifted in so many was, but the thing I remember the most was her humor. It was always there so wacky and unexpected. It carried her and those around her through the hard times and celebrated the good. She was a true New Orleans treasure and I can never think of that wonderful city without thinking of Lyla. I will miss her presence always. Kathy Mullen

My heart is scarred yet again, to learn of the passing of such a beautiful soul. She is the greatest Theatre Teacher one could encounter. She was my high school Theatre Teacher at Warren Easton Charter High School. She is the reason why I fell in love with Theatre. She is the reason I started working at Warren Easton as the Theatre teacher. When she retired she passed her torch to me and I will continue to carry it.

Lyla was what you would call a "natural" actor. Her expressivity sprang from human source. Through the years, she & I had many wide-ranging conversations, which supported me in continually renewing theatre intelligence.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Owen. She was a dynamic presence in the local acting community in both film and on stage. Again Robin my condolences on the loss of your Mom.

Lyla truly moved through life in beauty with creativity and elegance.

Lively, lovely , uplifting, generous, caring
and wonderful friend for over a quarter
century..

Grateful......

What a wondrous woman!! We spent happy times in New Orleans, Natchez and Bay St Louis. The sadness of her loss is shared by many. My heart goes out to her family and loved ones.

May God be your strength in this time of sorrow Owen Family and Friends Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."

I am so sorry, Robin. My deepest condolences. Your mom was very kind to me in my youth, and I will always appreciate her work on stage and her book on Creoles. Her loss is very significant as to the culture of my beloved city. Much love to you.

The days of People Playhouse at the Puppet Playhouse were vibrant fun times. Lyla was a real force in New Orleans theatre. Sad to see her leave us.

Lyla Hay Owen was a professional at everything she turned her hand to: acting, playwriting (especially children's plays), teaching.
She was also a colorful presence on the New Orleans entertainment scene for four decades.
Everyone she ever came into contact with has at least one or more "Lyla stories." No remembrance of her would be complete without mention of her uber-theatrical sense of humor. She was a down-home diva: sophisticated, gutsy and great fun.

Please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences to the Owen family and friends for your immeasurable loss of your dear beloved. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time (John 17:3). When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. LD-Rex, Ga