Lyla Kay Caris Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lyla Kay Caris of Paulding, Ohio, who passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lyla Kay Caris to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Wilkin and Ruth Wilkin (Swartz); and her brothers, John "Butch" Wilkin and Larry Wilkin. She is survived by: her husband James "Jim" Caris of Paulding, OH; her children, Sharon Arens (David) of Sherwood, OH, Bruce Caris (Cheryl) of Sherwood, OH, James Caris (Angie) of Fort Wayne, IN, Brian Caris (Susan) of Fort Shawnee, OH and Karen Caris of Defiance, OH; her siblings, Joyce Weck (Ron) of Paulding, OH and Roger Wilkin of Wetzel, OH; her grandchildren, Madison Jones (Garrett), Bailey Caris, James Paul Caris and Maykayla Belle Caris; and her great grandchildren, Ryann and Cameron Jones.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kay's memory to the Paulding County Carnegie Library or to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry.
