Anita Gaye Lyles, 65, was born on February 5, 1960, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the daughter of William "Buddy" Leland Cox and Glenda Sue (Smith) Cox-Prater. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leland Ray Cox.

Anita was a resident of Paris, Texas, but grew up and lived in the Hugo and Soper areas until 1998. She graduated from Soper High School, Class of 1978, and went on to become a banker. Anita was a member of the Chisum Trails Cowboy Church and loved visiting with friends there. Anita enjoyed painting, crafts and dancing. She also loved to ride motorcycles, muscles cars and going fast. Most of all, Anita loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Anita will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Anita is survived by her daughter, Luciana Bates and husband, Jerry of Powderly TX and grandchildren, Kaci Bates and Kinzie Bates along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.