Martha Eileen Lyles, of Hot Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Charles B. and Marie Hathaway. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She had a diverse work history, which included: being a bank teller for Worthen Bank, a bookkeeper for M. D. Nash Esso, waitressing, an assistant CPA and working for the Arkansas Office on Aging. In her younger years, she enjoyed sports, often playing softball for her church team. Later in life, she began woodworking and crafts, which she loved to make for friends and family. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, boating on the lake, and being outdoors.
In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Carl W. Lyles; and her son, Phillip Lyles; as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
Survivors include her son, Carl Wesley Lyles, Jr., of Rogers; her brother, William Hathaway of Holiday Island; her sisters-in-law, Betty Hathaway of Holiday Island and Winnie Lyles of Benton.
Funeral services will be held at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., with Bro. John Venable officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Visitation is scheduled for the same day from 1 - 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Garland County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1484, Hot Springs, Ark., 71902.

Published May 29, 2022