BANNER ELK— Carlyne Banner Lyerly, 97, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her Kingston Residence. Born in Avery County on November 19, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Robert Otto and Eva Augusta Lowe Banner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Alexander Lyerly; sisters Jean Hodges, Mary Sue Wilson, Ruth Jennings, Geneva Frye and Thelma Tilley; brothers Fred Banner, Robert Banner and Edwin Banner. She is survived by her sons Alexander Banner Lyerly and wife Brenda of Banner Elk, and Carl Banner Lyerly of Hickory; grandsons Steven Lyerly of Hickory and Alexander K. Lyerly and wife Isela of Texas; great grandson Evan Lyerly, and numerous relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends following the service.