Ennis Elizabeth Lyons-Smith

was born on January 23. 1914 in Sadler, Texas to Ennis Washington Lyons and Addie Moleta Fox-Lyons. She was the fourth and last survivor of five sisters. She grew up in rural Texas, later settling in Tyler, Texas.She is survived by two sons, Thomas Michael Trimble and Ennis Rowan Smith-Trimble; eight grandchildren: Van Rowan Trimble; Merilonda Faire Mullicane; John Ennis Trimble; Elizabeth Maechelle Cefalu; Nicholas Trimble; Christopher Trimble; Jennifer Trimble, Vivian Trimble, and twelve great-grandchildren.Her life centered around her family and her personal relationship with God. With her son, Thomas Michael Trimble and his wife, daughter-in-law Pamela Kordan-Trimble, she moved to Naples, Florida in 1995 and then to Bainbridge Island, Washington in 2001 where she resided for ten years at the Madison Avenue Retirement Center.The following is a quote taken from a letter received by Elizabeth from her mother (age 85) on her birthday January 23, 1971: "My darling Sibby…As this is your birthday letter, I'd better tell you how dear you have always been to me… I'm glad God let me be your mother and I hope you are glad God chose me to be your mother. With worlds of love and hopes this letter will find you well and happy!" Elizabeth was loved by family and friends and will be deeply missed.May Elizabeth rest in peace.