Nelma Dee Lyon

Nelma Dee Lyon passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 28, 2018. She was born on September 22, 1935 in East Lake, NC to the late Amos Washington Bateman and Oslean (nee Twiddy). Nelma then relocated with her family to Norfolk in 1939. Nelma attended Aldersgate Methodist Church in Norfolk and retired from her Civil Service career in the Supply Division in the 1990s. Nelma was a dedicated, lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, Post #4809.Nelma was preceded in death by Julian “Bill” Lassiter, the father of her children and her beloved sister, Louise “Sister” Bagwell. Nelma is survived by her four children, Lesley Lassiter, Becky Mitchell (Rad), James Lassiter (Brenda) & Debra Zervas (Leo). Her grandchildren, Rad Mitchell Jr., Phillip Lassiter, Fran Lassiter, Julian Lassiter & Sophie Zervas. Great grandchildren, Ryan Lassiter, Riley Lassiter & Avery Lassiter & former spouse James K. Lyon, Sr. Also her beloved animal companions Jasmine & Luna who were a great comfort to her during her illness and never left her side. Her unconditional love, devotion to family & God will be her enduring legacy. A celebration of Nelma’s life will take place on Saturday January 12, 2019 at 11:30 AM, burial will follow at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502.