Alma Lyles

October 13, 1942 - April 12, 2016

Alma Lyles, 73, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital. She was born October 12, 1942 to Willie and Rosie Hines-Lowe Jr.in Marianna, Ark they both preceded her in death. Alma loved The Church of the Living God where she sang in the choir, was the president of the Pastor’s Aide, a Deaconess, and also the Church treasurer. She loved to cook and spend quality time with her kid, grandkids and great grandkids on her porch. Alma also loved being around her sisters they were inseparable. Her favorite pasttime was fishing with her sister Ann and other family members. Alma retired from the Northwood’s Mall after 30 years of service. She leaves to cherish her precious memory: three sons Lawrence Lyles Sr., Tommie Lyles Sr. and Maurice Lyles Sr., all of Peoria, three daughters Shirley Lyles, Lisa Davis, Janice Lyles all of Peoria, she was also the mother to 3 of her grandchildren whom she raised Maurice Lyles Jr., Preston Coleman, and Rosemary Lyles; four brothers Irvin Lowe, Charles Lowe, Don L (Monica) Watson Alvin (Kathy) Vinson all of Peoria, three sisters Carrine Bowel, Lucille Thompson, and Betty Blocker; 24 grandchildren 39 great grandkids and one great- great grandchild with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss her dearly. In addition to her parents Alma was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Service will be held Friday April 22, 2016 at 11:00a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 at the Church of the Living God temple #130. Bishop Kevin Hill will officiate with Vice Chief Bishop LeRoy Smith Jr. as host pastor. Interment will be at Parkview cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. On line condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel .com.