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Opal Lyles Obituary
Wichita Falls - Opal Lyles, age 93, a former resident of Holliday, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in Texhoma Christian Care Center in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Private graveside services will be held in the Dundee Cemetery in Dundee, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.
Opal was born June 9, 1926 in Jack County, Texas to the late George Richard Ensey, Sr. and Sina Ellen Canada Ensey.
Opal graduated from Archer City High School and then attended Draughons Business College.
She and Howard C. Lyles were married August 24, 1953 in Archer City, Texas. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2010.
After her marriage, she owned and operated Dad's Corner Store and later Lyles Grocery and Market in Holliday. She also was a unit manager for Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. for thirteen years until her retirement.
Opal was an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society and served as Archer County Educational Coordinator. She also was a huge supporter of the North Texas Rehab in Wichita Falls.
Opal was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holliday. She was given the honor of Citizen of the Year in Holliday.
Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Brown of Holliday, Jo Harden of Memphis, Tennessee, Pattye Graham and husband, Ronnie of Bowie, Cheri Dipprey and husband, Gary of Possum Kingdom; daughter-in-law, Gayle Lyles of Iowa Park; one sister, Lucille Hasley of Godley; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Mike Fox on March 28, 1985 and Dewayne Fox on September 21, 2017, Gary Lyles on September 4, 2013; one brother, George Ensey, Jr. on November 18, 1992; and one sister, Joyce Ensey on February 4, 2015.
The family suggests memorial to the Dundee Cemetery, C/O Katie Mitchell P.O. Box 1037, Holliday, Texas 76366 or Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.
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Glenda Mars
April 8, 2020
Prayers to the family. Such a sweet lady.
Glenda Canada Mars
Missy Hogue
April 6, 2020
Please accept my sincerest sympathy in your loss! I can't remember a time when I didn't know Opal and I always thought she was one of the kindest and most giving persons. She was a wonderful friend to our entire family. You will be in my thoughts, prayers and love! (I'm sorry this has happened during a time I am unable to come and express my sympathy in person!)
Jan Coleman Santos
April 5, 2020
Mrs. Lyles shared her recipe for brisket with me at a dinner on the ground in Dundee more than 20 years ago. I remembered her as such a sweet lady. My mother, Maurine Stone knew Opal and Howard when they were all young in Blackflat. I know they are all together once again.
Christi Bultena
April 3, 2020
I will always remember spending Christmas and Easters with Opal. Enjoyed visiting with her. Enjoyed going up and down her stairs as a little girl. I will miss her. Christi
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Connie Harrigal
April 3, 2020
I was one of the ones blessed to know Opal. Enjoyed out time spent together. I will truly miss her. She was a wonderful person. Prayers for the family and friends.
Betty Bitner
April 3, 2020
My sympathy to her family.
Virginia Chaddick
April 2, 2020
I hope that the love of family and friends helps with your loss during these hard times.
Mary Brown
April 2, 2020
Prayers for comfort for your family. Opal was such a beautiful, kind person with a huge heart. Rest in peace Opal.
Deloras McDaniel
April 1, 2020
She was a wonderful lady and always willing to help anyone. She let me use her silver punch bowl for my wedding and even helped with it.
Billy Whitis
April 1, 2020
I'm so sorry Gayle what a horrible thing to happen during this most difficult time Love you
Prentis and carla Adams
April 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lori Kuykendall
April 1, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lori A
April 1, 2020
Ms. Opal was a very special lady to me and my family. She has touched many lives in positive ways, that she would never take credit for. She will always be remembered. We will miss you. Fly high and give Howard a hug from us.
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