Ericka Y. Lyles

On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, the earth lost an anointed woman of God, a crowned jewel and Heaven gained a precious soul. The most beloved Ericka Yvonne Lyles transitioned from this life and was called from her labor to reward. Born Ericka Yvonne Jones on December 24, 1973 to the late Leslie W. Jones, Sr. and Bonnie Baynard, she was raised in Dover, Delaware and was educated in the Capital School District System. Ericka was very outgoing and one of the friendliest people you would be blessed to meet. She was known for her beautiful smile, sweet spirit and her forgiving heart. Ericka had a heart for people especially children. If she could feed, shelter and clothe you she would and even when she couldn’t she still would. Her home, heart, kitchen, and words of encouragement have been a comfort to many. Ericka gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a praying woman who never lost her faith. She loved, worshipped and served God with her all. Even during her last few days of life and with little strength she was in the hospital writing out words of encouragement to those she loved. Family was everything to her, she was a devoted wife and mother, always pushing for them to strive for and be the best, the believe and trust God in every situation and she loved them with everything in her. Ericka was preceded in death by her father, Leslie W. Jones, Sr.; her god-sister, Quinetta Abrams and her paternal and maternal grandparents. She leaves to honor, cherish and live out her legacy her husband, James Lyles; her mother, Bonnie Baynard; step-father, Raymond Baynard; her five children: De’Attra Jones, Jeremiah Jones, Nydia Brown, Mariah Lyles and Sha’Nya Lyles; three step-children: Danielle, James and Jerome; two adopted daughters whom she loved dearly, Raisheka White and Anastacia Dunbar; one sister, Tylisha Jones; one brother, Leslie Jones, Jr.; three granddaughters: Serenity Jones, Danasia Smith and Ja’Shyra Carson; three nieces: Lynisia, Amaria and De’Ondrea; one nephew, Jay; her god-parents, Gil and Barb Curry; two god-brothers, Gil I. Curry, Jr. and Jamaal I. Curry, Sr.; two very special friends, Erica Bryan and Stacy Tucker and a god-son, De’Andre Dearinge. Pastor Love and Apostle Hairston, her spiritual leaders whom she loved dearly; as well as a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws, spiritual children, a loving church family and many friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ericka Y. Lyles, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Ericka Y. Lyles

December 24, 1973 - November 26, 2014