Mrs. Lyon was born February 12, 1927 to Andrew Jackson and Ophelia Victoria Taylor. She was married Weldon Edward Lyon on October 31, 1946 and they were married for 47 years, until his passing in June of 1993.
Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; sisters, Amanda Francis Taylor, Mattie Lee Toone, Flora Hopkins (JD); brothers, James Herbert Toone, Aaron Herbert Toone, and Freddie Lavel Toone.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Edward Lyon and wife, Bobbie Sue, Gary Don Lyon and wife, Sharon, Jeffrey Taylor Lyon and wife, Leigh Ann; seven grandchildren, Patricia, Vickie and husband, Darrell, Shelley, Keith and wife, Alexis, Kelli and husband, Ryan, Jaryd, Kendyl; and six great grandchildren.