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Lyla Smyth

ST. IGNATIUS – Lyla Smyth “Sis,” 86, lifetime resident of St. Ignatius, passed away March 10. She was the youngest of ten children born to Baptiste and Annie Cote in St. Ignatius. She attended the Ursuline School, finishing her education at St. Ignatius High School.

A gift that she probably never knew entered her life as a very handsome Lloyd Smyth. Their memories began in high school with dances, sports and just the likes of their high school years. Lloyd went off to the Navy while Lyla worked at Lake County Bank. Upon Lloyd’s return they were married. Lyla’s banking career turned into married life as Lloyd’s helpmate and mother to five children.

Her husband Lloyd; her oldest son Ken Smyth; and her granddaughter Yvonne Michelle preceded Lyla in death.

She is survived by three sons and a daughter: Les Smyth (Carol) of Port Orchard, Washington, George Smyth (Barb) of Columbia Falls, Russell Smyth (Alicia) of St. Ignatius, and Terrie Canfield (Ron) of Stevensville; also by 15 grandchildren and approximately 39 great-grandchildren. 

Lyla and Lloyd attended the Christian Church in St. Ignatius for the rest of their years.  

She has been an inspiration to so many in her community, church and family. She will be greatly missed. Memorials may be to Cross Cultural Connection (Ministries), PO Box 185, Mattoon, Illinois 61938.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 18, at 11 a.m. in the St. Ignatius Christian Church.

 

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