Marjorie Ruth Lyle

Marjorie "Margie" Ruth Lyle, a devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2026.

Born on January 31, 1941, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, Margie was the daughter of the late Ruth McDowell Bryant and Ray M. Bryant. A proud graduate of Paseo High School (Class of 1959), Margie stayed deeply connected to her lifelong friends. For over 20 years, she treasured her travels with her high school group, exploring destinations across Florida, California, Chicago, New York, Canada, and Mexico.

Following high school, Margie trained as a radiology technologist at Saint Mary’s Hospital, graduating top of her class and proudly earning second place in the region on her state board exams. She went on to devote many years of her career as a radiology technologist with Research Medical Center and Kansas City Internal Medicine she retired from KCIM after 20 years of dedicated service.

On September 20, 1963, Margie married James Morgan Lyle. Together, they shared 63 years of marriage built on love, mutual respect, and devotion to their family. Her faith was an important foundation to her life, marked by her 51-year membership at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church in Kansas City.

Margie was known by her children for always putting family first. Margie's compassion, loyalty, kindness and exceptional listening helped her create a home filled with joy and warmth.

She is survived by her loving husband, James Morgan Lyle; her children, James Rodney Lyle of Independence, Missouri, and Cinda Lynn Reeves (Brian) of O’Fallon, Missouri and her grandson, Brenden Reeves of Springfield, Missouri; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

The family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate caregivers who made it possible for Margie to remain in her home: Pat Anderson, Melody Rios, Kathy Sehorn and Vickie Jones. Your help and kindness will never be forgotten.

A Funeral Service will be held at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, on September 26, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, officiated by: Pastor Steve Dighton.

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.