Margaret (Fordyce) Lyles

Margaret Lyles, age 93 of Salem, Indiana passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her residence.

Born September 22, 1929 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Mary Ellen (Marshall) Fordyce.

She was a retired caterer with the old Hostess Helper in Louisiana, had been a resident of Washington County since 2012, formerly of Abbeville, Louisiana and was a member of the Extension Homemakers for 35 years.

On April 24, 1950 she married Roy C. Graffeo, who passed away May 6, 1998.  On October 23, 2018 she married Robert C. Lyles, who passed away August 24, 2023.

Survivors include:  2 Sons: Danny Paul Graffeo of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Steven Frank Graffeo of Laraville, Louisiana;  4 grandchildren: Clarissa Amber Graffeo, Andrea Kay Graffeo, twins, Brad and Tad Graffeo and great granddaughter: Hazel Arceneaux.

She was preceded in death by: 1 daughter, Lizbeth Ann Graffeo and 1 son Larry James Graffeo.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Friday Sept. 29th at Dawalt Funeral Home.  Visitation from 9 am until the time of the service on Friday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Winslow Cemetery Association
C/O Lesli Leis
912 North Main Street
Salem, Indiana  47167

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