Barbara A. Lyons

Barbara A. Lyons obituary

Barbara A. Lyons

Barbara Lyons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home - Harrodsburg on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Barbara A. Peel Lyons, 76, wife of Thirty Seven Years to Richard Lyons, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her residence. Born April 14, 1949 in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William and Joyce Mae Peel. She was retired from Modine Manufacturing, was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church, and enjoyed working in her flowers, camping, fishing, and spending time with her grandkids.

Survivors besides her husband include her daughter Joyce Rayens of Burgin; two grandchildren: Jonathan Bailey of Hodgenville and Brianna Bailey of San Antonio, TX; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Billy and Steve Peel and one sister Patricia Mattingly.

A Private Service will be held.

Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.

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