Lila Doyle

Lila Esther Clark Doyle, 61, passed away at her home in Roswell, N.M. on June 18, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Country Club Church of Christ with Minister Doug Austin, followed by graveside services at South Park Cemetery.

Lila was born on November 21, 1947, the youngest of twelve children. She lived in devotion to the church, her family and the public good. She served for 35 years for Roswell, Chaves County and the State of New Mexico, always putting her own pleasure behind the needs of others. She married her husband Ron on September 4, 1971 in Fort Sumner, N.M. and was happily married for over 37 years. Lila would claim her marriage and the birth of her two sons as her proudest achievements.

Lila's strength, morality, selflessness and love have benefited countless others and will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived her husband, Ron Doyle; her son Brian and his wife Sunday; her son Ron, his wife Lisa and her two grandchildren, Madeleine and Lila Simone; her brothers John, Charlie, O.A., Dan; her sisters Opal, Jewel, Mary, Dottie. She was preceded in death by her parents Otis Alfonso and Lila Mary; her sister Ruby Fay and her brothers James and Warren.

The pallbearers will be her brothers John, Charlie, O.A., and Dan Clark; her brother-in-law Floyd C. Doyle Jr.; and her sons Ron and Brian.

Lila's wishes were for a simple ceremony filled with singing and family will be respected. In lieu of flowers, anonymous donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, T.N. 38105.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ballard Funeral Home. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, June 19, 2009
12:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Country Club Church of Christ
700 W. Country Club
Roswell, NM  88201
Saturday, June 20, 2009
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

St. Jude Childrens Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN  38105