Lillie Florence (Lyons) McConnell

Lillie Florence Lyons McConnell, 88 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at Trinity Village.

Born on February 2nd, 1935 in Watauga County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dolph Ned Lyons, Sr. and Edna Grace Moretz Lyons.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. McConnell; a daughter, Kimberly Ann McConnell; a great-grandson, Hunter Matthew McConnell; a great-granddaughter, Emmalee Helen Arnold; a sister, Leatrice L. Norris, and brother, D. Ned Lyons, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory include, 2 daughters, Joetta M. Stansberry of Butler TN and Kela M. Holsclaw and spouse, Kevin of Hickory NC; a son, Timothy A. McConnell of Hickory NC; 3 grandsons, David M. McConnell and spouse Tammy of Claremont NC, Christopher (CJ) J. M. McConnell of Hickory NC and Travis H. Holsclaw of Hickory NC; 5 granddaughters, Delaina S. Arnold and spouse Brian of Mountain City TN, Julie M. Stansberry and fiancée Ian of Hickory NC, Meghan M. Pettry and spouse Simon of Post Falls ID, Sara M. L. McConnell and significant other, Anthony of Conover NC and Samantha P. Holsclaw and spouse, Don of Conover NC; 3 great-grandsons, Warren, Samuel, and Josiah; 8 great-granddaughters, Makenzie, Kylie, Lilliana, Layla, Eliana, Ariana, Akasha, and Eryn; a brother, Archie D. Lyons of Blowing Rock NC; a sister, Lynda E. Lyons and spouse Phil of Keystone Heights FL, and many nieces and nephews.

Lillie dearly loved her family and taking care of them. She loved playing card games with family and friends and working outside in the yard. She loved to dance and is now dancing in Heaven. She will be dearly missed.

A graveside service for Lillie will be held at Catawba Memorial Park on January 29th 2024 at 1:00 pm and will be laid to rest following the service.

The family would like to give their deepest thanks to the staff at Trinity Village for taking such wonderful care of our Mother.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Village at 1265 21st Street NE, Hickory NC 28601 in Lillie’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The McConnell Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.