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LILLIAN LYON Obituary
LILLIAN MARIE LYON (Age 96)
On Friday, February 7, 2014, of Hughesville, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Lyon; mother of Joseph R. (Laura) Lyon, Jr. and John S. (Colleen) Lyon; sister of Gertrude, William (Lois) and Marie; grandmother of John, Joseph R. III, Joseph E., Sherry, Beth, James and Steven. Also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, four great great-grandchildren and her loving family caregivers, Butch, Brian and Ashley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, February 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Pam McComb-Podmostko
February 10, 2014
Death is all a part of this circle of life that we will all complete one day, but it is never a pleasant part for those that are left behind when a loved one dies. I first met Nana in 1974 and I saw much more of her when she was in Green Meadows than I was able to when she moved in with Sherry (because of the distance). I have so many fond memories of her from the many, many times I was at her house throughout the decades. She was a strong woman, wasn't afraid to share her opinion on things (and people) and you never really had to guess where she stood on things because she would tell you. I appreciated all those things about her. One thing for sure and for certain is that she loved her grandchildren (and greats and great-greats) She loved her two sons too, but I often saw her most when she was with her grandchildren. To a degree, she "ran a tight ship" as they say, and her grandkids were all the better for it. I'm glad she was able to live a long life and watch her family continue to grow through the years. Nana, thank you for always making me feel like family whenever I was at your house, or on the phone with you. Thank you for sharing your grandchildren with me, I loved watching them grow up.
Sherry...what a wonderful, loving granddaughter you are to have taken in Nana when she could no longer really live on her own. I love and respect you and Butch and Ashley so much for taking care of her. She took good care of you when you were just a girl and it has surely gone full circle as you gave her the same love when she needed it most. You will be blessed for being a blessing to her.
She will surely be missed but thankfully we all have our memories and lots of photos to serve as reminders of all the good times we all had with Nana.
Rest in Peace Nana, rest in peace...
Molly Murray
February 9, 2014
Love you, Nana, forever and ever.
With love and prayers for the entire Lyon family.
Neil and Tammy Benninghoven
February 9, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the Lyon family. Nana was one of the most kind, open hearted, classy, and giving person I have ever met. She will be missed by so many. I am honored to call her Tiffany's Great Grandmother. May you find comfort in the many memories you have in your heart of her.
I love you Nana! Love, Tiffany
Tiffany Lyon
February 9, 2014
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