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Darlene Lyons Obituary
Darlene Staples Lyons, 73, of Evington, went home to be with her Lord, Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Melvin Lewis Lyons for more than fifty-three years.
Born November 15, 1948 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Staples and the late Doris Christine Williams Baldwin and was also preceded in death by her step-father, Norwood Baldwin, who raised her, as his own; and two sisters, Peggy Burch and Chris Witt. She was a retired interpreter of the deaf, with Campbell County Schools and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Bedford.
In addition to her husband, Darlene is survived by two sons, Matthew L. Lyons and wife, Elizabeth of Flowery Branch, Ga. and Gabriel L. Lyons and wife, Rebekah of Franklin, Tenn.; two brothers, Phillip Wayne "Butch" Staples and wife, Gerry of the Dominican Republic and John Staples and wife, Carol of Lynchburg; a sister, Gayle Ray of Fletcher, N.C.; and six grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor John Hester and Pastor Ray Lyons officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 11 a.m.
For everyone's safety, the family requests, all those attending wear a mask and practice social distancing.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is serving the family.
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Alfred Lester
January 26, 2022
We're sorry to hear of your loss Melvin, our sympathy for you and your family, may God Bless and comfort you in this time of grieving.
Dawn Reber
January 25, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Lyons, Matt, Gabe and extended families. I have fond memories of watching Mrs. Lyons interpret for the deaf. She had a heart of gold. Her love to her family and grandchildren was evident from the sweet photos posted on social media. May you all find comfort in the condolences of her remembrance.
Katherine Logwood
January 24, 2022
Melvin and family so sorry to hear about Darlene in my thoughts and prayers
Barbara I. Irby
January 24, 2022
Dear Melvin & boys,
I have so many fond memories of our days in the Deaf Dept at TRBC- Darlene was a precious lady and will be missed greatly. She always had a smile and, even after her illness came upon her, she had a positive attitude and had something uplifting to say to all. We´ll see her again someday, blessed Hope! Love and prayers for you all, Barbara and Clarence
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