Zelphia Alvina Lyles (Zel), born to the late Thomas and Alvina Lyles on July 4th, 1965, transitioned from this life on February 2nd, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Barbara Seldon, nieces & nephews, godparents Bishop Robert & Mother Shirley Batten, sister/dearest friend Shaneka (Pook) Mitchell, brother/dear friend David-Brian McGinnis, and friend of many years Carla Scudder. Zel also leaves behind a host of additional friends and family. An informal gathering and farewell on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 6-8 pm at Smith-Young Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in the Green Acres Cemetery, Columbus,GA on Thursday, February 13, 2020.