Lou Ellen Lyons, 89, passed away August 15, 2019. She was born September 16, 1929 in Charleston, AR to Silas and Effie (Ray) (Raney) Bonner. She was a graduate of Fort Smith High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Kesner Builders and Cabinets. She married her childhood sweetheart, Wayne Lyons, and was married forty-nine years before he passed away. She was active with the children of Stepping Stone School in Alma. She was a truly motivated child of God and very active in church life. Lou Ellen was part of a circle of friends that enjoyed traveling, visiting, and playing dominoes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas Bacon Bonner and Effie Ray Bonner; her brothers, Lehman and John; her sisters, Farrah Hayes and Eunice Reynolds; and her husband, Wayne C. Lyons.
She is survived by her niece, Betty Bauman and husband Len; her nephew, Bob Reynolds and wife Ann; great nephews and nieces, Todd, Teri, Holly, Kristin, Bill, Kim, Jeff, David; and numerous great-great nephews and nieces.
Graveside service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 20, 2019 at Barling City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be sent to: Stepping Stone School, 1036 Highway 64 East, Alma, AR 72921.
