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Mrs. Barbara Lyles Elms

  • September 2, 1942 - December 24, 2011
  • Locust Grove, Georgia
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“I am saddened to hear of Bobbie's passing. I will always remember her beautiful smile and caring heart. I feel very fortunate to have known her. To...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Lyn Leslie - Indian Trail, NC

“I am sorry for your loss. Please tell Uncle Harold that I am thinking of him during this difficult time. ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Janie Elms Matthews - Morganton, NC

“I WAS SO SHOCKED WHEN MYRA CALLED ME YESTERDAY. BOBBIE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND GREAT PERSON TO WORK WITH I WILL SURELY MISS OUR PHONE CALLS WE HAD ...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: susan keziah - monroe, NC

“I am so, so sorry to hear about Bobbie, and I know what a hole this is going to leave in your family! Myra, my sweetie, let me know if there is...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Sherri Wellman - charlotte, NC

“I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bobbie was an amazing woman and will be missed by all. Myra, I love you...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Beth Belk - Monroe, NC - Friend

“We are so very sorry to hear about "Miss Bobbie", We loved her, and all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love Ya! All The Cox Clan ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Delano Cox - Monroe, NC - Friend

“I am deeply sadden by your loss. I know that her having passed away so close to Christmas makes it even harder on all those who loved her. My mother...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Noah Wuellner - ATLANTA, GA

“Our prayers are with the family,, ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Joe and Jane Beeco - Monroe, GA

“Rest in peace my wonderful,beautiful friend. ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: mona holmes - Williamson, GA


Mrs. Barbara Lyles Elms, age 69, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 24, 2011. Mrs. Elms was born in Macon, Georgia the daughter of the late Edith O'Berry Lyles and Ivy Henry Lyles. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Mildred, Marie, Helen and Ike Lyles. She was self employed and owned her own restaurant most of her working career. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and doing for others. Survivors are her husband, Harold Elms of Locust Grove; children, Theresa Smith (Tony) of Douglasville, Sheila Crump of McDonough, Myra Carter of McDonough and Dennis Carter (Suzanne) of Hampton; grandchildren, Justin, Courtney, Skye, Chris, Dillon, Lindsey, and Sophia; siblings, Louise Sims, Myra Wilmot, Sara Lyles, and Jerry Lyles; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mrs. Elms will be Monday, December 26, 2011 – 4:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Carter officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes prior to the service. For those who wish, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice in her memory. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com