Lyda Castleberry - Lyda passed away peacefully on September 5, 2010 at Mirabel Lodge in Forestville, CA at the age of 88. She was the youngest of five children born to O.D. and Ora Clyde Coleman on February 26, 1922 in Turnersville , Texas. Lyda grew up in Turkey, Texas and moved with her husband, Howard, and three children to Forestville in 1957. For many years Lyda had a successful career working at the Bank of Sonoma County, Forestville Branch, as Vice President. She was active in the Forestville United Methodist Church, enjoyed watching her children in all of their sporting events, and playing Bridge with her sisters. She was a true Southern Lady who valued nothing more than her family.
A private burial was already held, but family and friends are invited to a Celebration of her Life on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Forestville United Methodist Church. A reception will follow. Donations may be made to the Trina & Carole Castleberry Scholarship Fund c/o El Molino High School, 7050 Covey Rd., Forestville, CA 95436.