Lucy DeLoach Janes Pyland, "Memaw", of Marlin, Texas, entered heaven Thursday, June 5, 2014.Lucy was born in Durango, Texas on June 29, 1922 to Ulysses S. and Mary Ada Janes. They later moved to Marlin, Texas where she grew up. She was one of six children. Her siblings include Mary Adams, Betty Maxy, Don Janes, Wilson Janes and James Janes.Lucy married Sam Britton Pyland, Sr. in Rosebud, Texas on August 12, 1938. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1997. Together, Lucy and Sam owned and operated Pyland Office Supplies and Army Surplus Store for many years. Lucy was a valued helpmate to her husband and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.The Pylands had two sons, Sam Britton Pyland, Jr. of Dallas and David Janes Pyland of North Carolina. Then came eight grandchildren, Sam Britton Pyland, III, Mary Elizabeth May, Sarah Michelle Baugus, Leigh Ann Stiverson, Amy Nichole Yessick, Matthew David Pyland, Adrian Macintosh and David Alexander Pyland. She was then blessed 11 great-grandchildren! In her later years, she shared her life with a dear friend and companion, Sam Vassar.Lucy Pyland was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be missed dearly by all that were lucky enough to know her. We love you Memaw!Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Adams Funeral Home with the Reverend Judy Filer officiating. Private family interment will be next to her beloved husband on a private family farm.