Funeral services for Carrie Lyles, 93, of Vidalia, LA, who passed Aug. 29, 2021 at Merit Health in  Natchez, MS will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at the  Vidalia  Conference & Convention Center, 112 Front Street  in Vidalia. Burial will follow at the Vidalia Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 from 5 to 7 PM at St. Thomas Baptist Church (Levee Height ) in  Ferriday, LA.

Carrie Lyles was  born Jan. 3, 1928 in  Natchez, MS, the daughter of Jack and  Evalina Williams Lyles. She was a retiree

She is preceded by her parents; one son, Randy Young, Sr.; four brothers, Lenny Lyles, Jack Lyles, Jr., Roosevelt Lyles, Charles Lyles; six sisters, Viola Nichols, Maragaret Jones, Sophia Lyles, Surnetta Cage, Mary White, Evalina Cage.

Sister Carrie was a caring compassionate, devoted and loving Christian woman, mother, sister and a friend. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Thomas Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member serving in many areas at St. Thomas including church clerk, financial secretary, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and sang in the church choir.  She was a world traveler, going on cruises to many countries including Africa, Alaska, Hawaii, Israel and the Holy Land.  She retired from Concordia Parish School System with over fifty years of service as a cafeteria manager and substitute teacher. After her retired from the school system she joined Security Plan Life Insurance Company as an insurance agent. Her hobbies included reading and working crossword puzzles. She was a leader in our community and was always ready to serve on different programs in many churches and Bible study groups. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Lady League Corps.

She leaves to cherish her memories; one son, Michael Lyles (Eloise) of  Vidalia, LA; three daughters, Gwen Taylor (Billy) of   Concord TWP, OH, Carolyn Jamison of  Lithonia, GA, Vicky Alexander of Natchez, MS; twelve grandchildren,  twenty great-grandchildren and  one great-great grandchild; one aunt, Sadie Lyles of  Innis, LA; one sister-in-law, Inell Lyles, Natchez, MS; a god-sister, Odessa Stevenson of  Ferriday, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Online condolences can be sent to www.concordiafuneralhomeinc.com

COVID-19 Restrictions Are Strictly Enforced - Wear Your Mask; if Able.