Pyles, Elsie

29 Apr Pyles, Elsie

Fair Pioneer with her husband, William D Pyles.  Elsie served for many years at the head registrar in the Home Art Building and she kept everything organized.  An award is given in her name in the Home Arts Building each year.  

Mrs. Elsie Lee Pyles, 84, of Barnesville, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at her residence.

She was the wife of the late William D. Pyles.

Born on March 17, 1921 in Dickerson, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Jessie Phillips Wood.

Surviving are two sisters, Hazel Ochs, Evelyn Carlin, both of Frederick, Md. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Pyles was honored in 2004 with 50 years of volunteer service to the Montgomery County Agriculture Center in Gaithersburg.