Arlyss Engle Elchek, age 93 of Tyler, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Briarcliff Nursing Home. Born in 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa where she spent her formative years. Upon high school graduation, she was awarded a scholarship to Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She became part owner of PLAIN TALK Publishing Co. in Des Moines where she utilized her organizational skills and outstanding computer ability. She loved reading even as a young child and acquired a wealth of knowledge in her adult years. She married late in 1975 and subsequently moved to Tyler, Texas in 1977. Her husband has predeceased her.
Survivors are sister Joanne Woolsey; nephews, Jeff and Scott Woolsey; niece, Teri Williamson; and step children, Jim Elchek and Beth LaVelle.
No services will be held and interment will be at Tyler Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tylermemorial.com for the Elchek family.