Betty Imogene Lyles

Betty Imogene Ariail Lyles, 83, of Asheville, died on Friday, November 26, 2010, at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center. Born in Athens, GA, Mrs. Lyles was a daughter of the late Dallas and Minnie Tanner Ariail. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Jo Lyles, two sisters, and one brother. Mrs. Lyles had retired from Postal Accounts, and had also worked as an office manager for Dr. Cecil Pless. She loved gardening, flowers, and most of all, her family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Lyles; daughter, Yvette Ballard, and husband Mike, of Black Mountain; and sisters, Velma Holcombe, of Candler, and Peggy Bridges, of Shelby. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Green Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box, 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. Mrs. Lyles' family would like to thank the staff of the Mountain Ridge Wellness Center and her in-home caregivers for the care and compassion they showed to Mrs. Lyles. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family with arrangements.