She was the daughter of Ollie and James Harris Ligon of Wilmington, NC. She grew up in Wilmington and attended New Hanover High School. She graduated from Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. For many years she lived in Wilson, NC as well as Raleigh.
Lynn was preceded in death by both of her parents, her brother James Ligon and her sister Elizabeth Robinson.
She is survived by her sons, Arren Fisher and Elliott Fisher, whose father is Earl Fisher; and her daughter-in-law, Kim Duckett. Lynn is also survived by her nephews, Roy Robinson and Bryan Robinson, his wife Dawn, and their daughter; nephew, Allen Fisher; niece, Jeanne Twitty; and sister-in-law, Myrna Leggett.
There will be a private service.
For those wishing to honor Lynn, the family suggests donating to the Innocence Project, www.innocenceproject.org
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's Str., Raleigh.