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Annette "Twin" Lyons, 45 passed on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at a Topeka hospital. She was born to Willie Lyons, Sr. and Annie Golden on April 1, 1962 in Topeka. She was a member of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a dietary cook at the Indian Trails Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her memories: her father Willie Lyons, Sr., her mother Annie and Stepfather Charles Peak, two sons, Greg Fannin and Die Quan Rayton both of Topeka, one daughter, Saraye Fannin, Topeka, three brothers; Willie Lyons, Jr., David Cushinberry and Marc Quinn all of Topeka; six sisters, Georgia Lyons, Kansas City, Kansas; Janice Lyons, (twin) Jannettee Lyons, Iva D. (Darwin) Lyons Cradle, all of Topeka and Lori Lyons, Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren a host of other relatives and friends. Instate: Thursday, October 25; 4-8 p.m; Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel where family will greet friends from 6-8p.m.; Service: Friday, October 26; 2:00 p.m.; Truevine Baptist Church, 307 SE Tefft, Topeka. Online condolences@www.bowserjohnsonfuneralchapel.com. Annette Lyons

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24, 2007.

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Rochelle

October 15, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rochelle Worford

October 15, 2020

I love and miss your smiling face. Until we meet again rest peacefully my friend.

Andrea (BeBe) Gilchrist

November 2, 2007

Dearest Lyons Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Annette. May God bess and keep you all. We love you.

The Cornely Family

marcene kirtdoll/wheat

October 31, 2007

God comforts his children. Remembering your family, from Eastgate years ago.
Love Marcene

CHARLINE CUSHINBERRY

October 28, 2007

TO ANNETTE LYONS FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST ANNETTE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Kevin Broadnax

October 27, 2007

To the Lyons Family my prayers are with you in this time of need. God Bless you all. I will always remember you "TWIN".

Leah Porter

October 26, 2007

Saraye and Greg, Remember all the good times and silly times we had at Brighton Place West, your Mom was the BEST!!!

Florene(Flo) Johnson-Stephens

October 26, 2007

To the Lyons Family (Greg and Saraye), I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Keep GOD close to your hearts and he will see you through, I know she will be truly missed, but the memories will never fade. Rest on Annette, for you will have to suffer no more. May GOD bless you all at this time of grieving. GOD is there for you, call him and he will show up and show out. My deepest sympathy.

Sylvia Ortiz & Family (Ta'nia, Dani, Santeda)

October 26, 2007

To the Lyons Family,
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. I will hold on to all the memories that I have had with Annette since 5th grade.

May God continue to comfort you.

Kenny and Bonnie Holford

October 26, 2007

May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.

Biddie Green-Thompson

October 26, 2007

To the family:
The Green family sends our deepest
condolences on your loss. You are
in our thoughts and prayers and we
love you.

Da'Rell Robinson

October 25, 2007

Sorry for your lost

Dorian Branch Jr.

October 25, 2007

To my family,
Sorry for your lost.

Sandra (Lynn) Robinson

October 25, 2007

To my dearest family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wanted so much to be there in our time of grief, but know you all are always in my thoughts. Love you so much....

Lynn Robinson

October 25, 2007

To my family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wanted so much to be there in your time of grief, but know you all are always in my thoughts. Love you so much....

Nina Moore

October 25, 2007

To Annette's Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your lose. Just know that she will always be here in your hearts and your memories. She was loved by many. My prayers are with you all

Deanna Bernauer

October 25, 2007

Niecy I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you must be hurting right now, but remember she is free of pain now and in a better place. If you need someone to talk to please call me, I will listen. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Monica, Augusto

October 25, 2007

To the Lyons Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David and Alexis Jackson

October 25, 2007

To the Lyons Family
We are sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with your family. May God bless this family and watch over it durring this time of needed.

Lou Cameron & Veronica Cameron - Morris and Family

October 25, 2007

To the Lyons & Pete Family,

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one,
but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.

May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

You and yours are in our Prayers always,
From:

D'arcy Dawson

October 25, 2007

To Annette's family,
I am so sorry for our loss. I am going to miss Annette dearly, she was one of my very best friends. Your family will be in our prayers and hearts always. We love you all very much. D'arcy, BayBay and family.

Lisa Cameron

October 25, 2007

To the Lyons Family,

Memories are like stars in the dark night of sorrow.
May time soften the pain until all that remains is the beauty of the memories...
and the love, always the love.

Our prayers are with you always,
Lisa Cameron and son Titus

Antwaun & VonTresa Jones

October 25, 2007

Miss Ann and family, we are very sorry about your loss. May God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.

RONNIE LUARKS

October 25, 2007

LYONS FAMILY
ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
RONNIE LUARKS AND FAMILY

Laresha Brown-Collins

October 25, 2007

Saraye... and Greg....

LIFE...so fragile. LOSS... so sudden. HEART...so broken.
In the wake of such a loss, we're haunted by things we don't - and may never - understand. Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you, hold you close, and give you peace.

The Revely's

October 24, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Lyons Family. We love Annette. She will forever be in our hearts. We will never forget her smile and laughter she bought into our lives. We will miss her. God bless your family.

Tamie (Patterson) Pollock

October 24, 2007

To The Lyons Family:

May God comfort you during the loss of your love one and one of my very best friends. Through it all, our friendship was of unconditional love just the way God would have wanted it. I rejoice today knowing that my friend has made it in, and her pain and suffering is no more. Be strong and keep the faith that we shall see Annette again one day. My prayers are with you all during this time.

denise scott

October 24, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

bob vice

October 24, 2007

So sorry for your loss.May the lord keep you strong.

Lana Harris, RN

October 24, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all of Annette's family. I will always remember her famous enchiladas that she would bring in to the clinic when she had an appointment. She will be truly missed by all of us.

Linda Smith Ward

October 24, 2007

To the Family of Annette Lyons:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the God of ALL comfort, comfort you at this time, and keep you always in His dear Son, Jesus.
Alan & Linda Ward

Crystal Hall

October 24, 2007

To The Lyons Family

My deespest sympahty goes out to all of you at this time of loss. I pray God will give you the strenght to endure the pain of losing a love one.

God Bless you All
Crystal "Kitty" Hall

cynthia sanchez

October 24, 2007

Jannettee and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I know it has been yrs since we have been in touch but i just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. And i wish i was there to give you a big hug. love you always cindy

harold tilton jr.

October 24, 2007

Willie my old friend May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dianna Perry

October 24, 2007

To the Lyons family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I've known Twin for a long time, even though we didn't see each other much as adults, her voice and personality will never be forgotten. Trust in God and he will see you through

SHANTAI MAYS AND FAMILY

October 24, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Sheryl Campbell

October 24, 2007

To Ms Ann and Family
Iam so very sorry to hear about twin. God Bless and just know she has gone home.

patty hetherington

October 24, 2007

To the Family of Annette,
Our hearts go out to the family in trouble time of the loss of your dear loved one she will be missed but she will live in your hearts forever and ever...The family of Cheyanne Hause (Orr)

Jean Bentley

October 23, 2007

To The Lyons Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Miranda Karlyle

October 23, 2007

In Loving Memory Of My Auntie Annette I love you and miss you so much. Ill never forget you. You will alwayz be in my thoughts.


Each night we shed a silent tear,
As we speak to you in prayer.
To let you know we love you,
And just how much we care.
Take our million teardrops,
Wrap them up in love,
Then ask the wind to carry them,
To you in heaven above.

Love your niece Miranda Rene`e Shaunt`e Karlyle

R.I.P. Auntie Annette Love You

Ella Mae tolen

October 23, 2007

To Janice,
My prayers at with you , I know how close you were to your family and how there is a empty place in your heart right now. Remember all the good times and the fun you shared with each other, these memories will last forever.The Lord will never leave or forsake you keep that in mind and the storm will soon be over.Forver in my prayers

Ella Mae Tolen

October 23, 2007

To the Lyons Family, My heart goes out to you at this time of lost. I have been there and no one or nothing can take the pain away. Just know that the Lord will be your comfort during those long and lonely time. She may be gone but her memory will linger on forever.
In every new day she will be there with you, in every rainbow you will see her smile and every star at night will let you know she is sleeping . You loved her but God loved her more. God bless

Rochelle Hill- Jones

October 23, 2007

Psalm 125
1They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

2As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

To the family of Annette, we were truly saddened to hear about the loss of Annette. It has been years but we remember the days at the Girls Club like they were yesterday. I pray God will give you strength and peace during your time of sorrow.

denise scott (Hysten)

October 22, 2007

To the family i know for some time cookie and i go why back i new the twin that much i knew when they was young just a little more then i my heart goes out to you all she will be miss cookie and family stand strong love you all many bless out to you all god bless

Cheryl (Jones) Nave

October 22, 2007

To the family of my longtime friend Annette, I want to first say how it saddens me to hear of your loss. It has been many years since Annette and I have visited but that does not mean she was not in my thoughts often. As I remember Annette I think of old times, good and bad. My heart is truly heavy knowing I will not get the opportunity to laugh with her and share our life experiences. This is a true lesson how we take life for granted and never realize what we have until it is gone.

So, to the family of Annette Lyons, my prayers are with you and to my friend, I look forward to the day we meet again.


Sincerely,

Robin Bailey-Legg

October 22, 2007

To the family of Annette Lyons. My prayers are with you in your time of bereavement. I remember the twins from a much younger age, and they were loads of fun to be around. No more suffering now. Only peace while resting in Jesus. God Bless You All.

Sonya Cushinberry

October 22, 2007

Dearest Ashlee and the entire Lyons Family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. We're praying that the Lord will embrace you and hold you close through this difficult time. Sincerely, Sonya, Camille & Caitlin Cushinberry

Patsy and Leslee Shaughnessy

October 22, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We are sorry to hear about your loss.

Lisa Conner

October 22, 2007

To the Lyons family- I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Reginald & Regina Franklin and family

October 22, 2007

Family,
The sorrow of the faithful
is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and
comfort of God's love.

There is comfort in friendship,
hope in prayer, peace in love.

Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.

I love you all, and Jannette , please know I am here for you. Regina

Thurston & Pam Smith

October 22, 2007

Niecy,
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
May it be a source of inner strength to know that there is a Loving God watching over the Lyons family and that throughout this time of need, he will stay close to your side.

LINDA & BLUE HUFFMAN

October 22, 2007

ANNETTE,A TRUE FRIEND YOU HELPED ME TO GET A JOB WORKINGS RIGHT NEXT TO YOU AND BOY DID WE EVER HAVE SOME FUN THAT WAS 1995 ANDWE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS EVER SINCE I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE I SPOKE WITH YOU ON 10/13 AND NEVER ONCE THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD BE GONE I CHERISH THE TIME THAT I KNEW YOU ON THIS EARTH AND STILL SAY YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE MAY GOD GIVE YOU ETERNAL PEACE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN ON US AND SAYING WOW I CAN'T BELIEVE THE LOVE THAT IS BEING SPREAD AROUND IN MY HONOR BUT IT'S THERE I NEVER SAW YOU SAD NOT EVEN WHEN I KNOW THINGS WERE BAD YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND FOR THAT I THANK GOD! FAMILY MAY GOD SHELTER YOU FROM THE STORM AND LET YOU MEMORIES MAKE YOUR COMING DAYS BRIGHTER GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Angie Williams

October 22, 2007

TO THE LYONS FAMILY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF OUR GIRL ANNETTE WE ALL LOVED HER VERY MUCH!!!! ANNETTE COULDN'T OF ASKED FOR A BETTER FAMILY!! WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS!
HANG IN THERE!
WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH ANNETTE, WE HAVE SOME REALLY GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Angie, Myke, Miranda, Mason

Takasha Payne

October 22, 2007

To the entire Lyons family:

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will miss her.

Takasha Payne

October 22, 2007

To the Lyons family,
I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family. We will miss her. God Bless You All! I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

LINDA & BLUE HUFFMAN

October 22, 2007

LYONS FAMILY KNOW AND TRUST NET IS NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE SHE AND I BECAME FRIENDS IN 95 SHE HELPED ME GET A JOB AND WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS EVER SINCE SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING EVEN IN BAD TIMES MAY THE FAMILY TREASURE HER MEMORIES AS I WILL MAY GOD WATCH OVER AND TAKE CARE OF HER FAMILY AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON AND RAISE HER CHILD I AM TRULY SADDENED TO HAVE LOST SUCH A GOOD FRIEND I THANK GOD FOR HAVING BLESSED ME WITH HER FRIENDSHIP REST IN PEACE NET UNTIL WE ME AGAIN!

Wenona Guesby

October 22, 2007

To The Family of Annette Lyons.
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Annette. She was a good person to have known. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you all and keep everyone safe and healthy during this time of sorrow.
Respectfully,

Phillip & Bonita

October 22, 2007

You are in our thouhts and prayers.

Denise (Neicy) Bailey

October 21, 2007

Annette, although many years have passed since we have shared one of our happy moments, you will and have always been special in my life. You will truly, truly be missed. Sleep my friend until we meet again. All my love!
(Neicy Bailey)

Deacon Ronald and Pamela Mitchell

October 21, 2007

To the entire Lyons family, Sorry to hear of your lost,were praying that God will strenghten you at this time,and the days to come. With deepest sympathy.

luella scott

October 21, 2007

sorry for your loss, god bless your family in this time of need.

rochelle & moe worford

October 21, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

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