Tamira Denise Lyles, daughter of Michael Lyles and Lolita Newman, was born on Feruary 27, 1990 in Baltimore, Maryland. Tamira departed this life on December 6, 2010, after a nine year battle with Systemi Lupus, a debiltating illness, effecting the immune system. Tamira began her education at Edgecomb Elementary School, going on to attend Northwestern High school, in Baltimore City. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia to live with her father, she attended Frank McClarin High School, rom wich she graduated. Tamira was ver fun-loving, outgoing and she loved to laugh. she made friends wherever she went and had an uncanny ability spirit. Tamira enjoyed dancing, modeling and was very creative designing jewerly and making beautiful pillows from scratch. She knew how to bring a smile to your face, in spite of how she may be feeling, but of all the things that brought joy to her , none were more important to her, it was what made her most happy. Tamira was an active supporter of the Lupus Foundation, she4 often volunteered at theannual Lupus golf tournament as well as participated in the annual Lupus Walk. she was also granted a wish from the Make-A-wish Foundation, a seven-day cruise on the Royal Cruise Line. Left to chierish her love are: her two parents, Michael Lyles and Lolita Newman; six siblings: four sister, Shannell, Denearra, Davon and Renee, two brethers Matthew and Roland; grandparents, Aaron "Butch" and Ramona Jolly, William Tripp, Willie and Mary Pearson; great-grandmother, Marcalene Davis; three aunts, Shareese, Anitra and Shana; two uncles, Andre and Jerel; godfather, Gregory White close friends, Tadashi, Taja, Taylor, Fareedah and Nichelle; a host of cousins, nephews and friends.