Merrybird D (Rainier) Pyles, 85, of Lancaster passed away Saturday October 16, 2021. Merrybird was born on September 23, 1936 in Groveport, Ohio to the late G. Harlan Rainier and Mary O Hummell Rainier. She was a Member of Faith Memorial Church. Proceeded in death by husband Carl E. Pyles, parents and two granddaughters.
Survived by sister, Dr. Beverley (Michael) Steinfeld of Santa Barbara CA, Brother Robert (Nell) Rainier of Fishers, IN, Son David A. Pyles of Chillicothe, OH, Son Timothy E. (Paula) Pyles of Bedford, VA, Daughter Mariruth D (Pyles) (C. Jason) Gilman of Columbus, OH, Son C. Joseph Pyles of Gatlinburg, TN, 11 grandchildren and four great-grand childrenCremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to Fairhope Hospice of Lancaster, Ohio.