Lori passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, September 14, 2003 at River Oaks Medical Center in Flowood MS, at 8:00 AM after a very long and courageous battle against a lengthy illness. Lori fought until the very end of her short life for the future of her loving children, Quentin and Ciara. Her last thoughts were of them. Her life was centered around the children, and she had worked diligently to ensure that the future for Quentin and Ciara would be loving and peaceful.
Lori was born November 9, 1966 in Jena LA to Dee and Sarah Wyles of Jonesville LA. Born between her loving brothers, Ben and Paul, her life was full of joy and happiness, along with any aggravation the two boys could dish out. But rest assured that no one had the opportunity to hurt Lori as long as they were around. And her thoughts were constantly filled with the happiness of her family.
She graduated from Orangefield High School in 1985 and worked all her life as a bookeeper/accountant. The many photographs taken of Lori all have one thing in common; her loving and beautiful smile. Right up until the time of her death, and even in the darkest and most painful days of her illness, any time someone asked her how she was feeling, she always replied, "I'm fine." That was Lori. She never wanted to burden anyone with any problem she faced.
The greatest moment of her life, and the most comforting to those who loved her, was the day that Lori gave her heart to Jesus. She loved the Lord, and her beautiful voice is now a part of the Heavenly Choir. Throughout her high school days Lori worked very hard in her church, Fellowship Baptist in Orange TX. Whether singing, teaching children or just sitting with the babies in the nursery, she was an integral part of the worship and ministry of the church.
Though she lived most of her life in Orange, Lori had recently relocated to Flowood with her children, to be close to her parents. Her pastor, Stephen Sance of Antioch Baptist Church in Pearl MS, and the members of her church there, spoke lovingly of the short time during which they had known Lori. She was indeed an inspiration to many people, and exhibited uncommon strength before the world throughout the darkest days of her life. Never was a complaint heard from her, except for the occasional request for the kids to be quiet when she watched "Cops." Would that we all could share in her strength.
Though we miss you, Lori, we all rejoice in the hope of one day being reunited with you. And we know that when you entered the loving arms of Jesus, it was said that you had "your Father's eyes."