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Josephine Shivers-Lyons
1931 - 2024
BORN
1931
DIED
2024
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Josephine Shivers-Lyons Obituary
She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosa and father, Jo Henry; grandmother, Beulah Baiz; husbands: Leroy Lyons and Jim Marks; sons: Joseph A. Lyons, Michael P. Marks and Leroy Lyons (died January 22, 2024); daughter, Bridgette Lyons; sisters: Dorothy Shivers Wilcher and Delores Washington; grandsons: Carl Dean Marks, Daryl Spud Lyons, Darion Estes, and life-long friend, Mrs. Irene Lee.
Survived by her family loving and devoted daughters: Diane Marks Robinson and Gail Lyons and Shauna Lyons, sons: Jim Marks, Calvin Lyons, and Timothy Lyons, special grandsons: Antonio Lyons and Cornell Lyons Greer; granddaughters: Chisa Marks and Cornisha Lyons; special nephew, Eric (Joclyn) Washington; nieces: Druscilla Wilcher Lee and Valerie Lyons Spurlock, grandsons: Vernon (Diane) Robinson, Steven T. Robinson. Jr.; 15 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren and a host of relatives and family friends. Visitation, Friday, February 2, 2024, 12:00 PM-7:00 PM at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home 4209 Grant St. Gary, IN 46408. Visitation, Saturday, February 3, 2024, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM; Funeral Promptly at 11:00 AM Tree of Life M. B. Church 2323 W. 11th Ave. Gary, IN 46404, Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery Hobart, IN. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Bettie Wilson
February 29, 2024
Diane and family. My sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. I know it's hard, I've been where you are. God makes no mistakes, he needed an angel and she was chosen. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
McMillan Darby Family
February 9, 2024
Our deepest condolences to your family.
Willie Lee Jr
February 4, 2024
My heart goes out to the entire Family of Mrs. Josephine. I have known her all of my life. She was my mother's best Friend. I always recognized her as my auntie. Our families lived 2 doors down from each other in my toddler years. She was like my other Mom. Sweeter than sweet. Jimmy & Diane, please accept my most sincerest heartfelt Condolences. You all are in my My Prayers. GOD BLESS you. Love you.
Willie Junei Lee Jr
Dianne White
February 3, 2024
Dear Diane, My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I am so,so sorry, I just founded out your mom. If I had known sooner I would have been there. Keeping you & everyone in my prayers. Much love & strength. ( I feel you)
Theola Golder
January 31, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to her family Josephine was a firecracker and a wonderful neighbor for many years on 8th !
To Gail and Shauna my prayers are continuously with you
Lena Hawkins
January 31, 2024
Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of.Mrs.Lyons.May She RIP.
Gerard Green
January 29, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Traci Lee
January 28, 2024
My neighbor and friend. We had so many conversations and you taught me a great deal. You will be truly missed. ❤
Deborah Baiz
January 27, 2024
Earth knows no sorrow Heaven can not heal.
Frederick Miller
January 26, 2024
To the Family of Mrs. Josephine Lyons I meet her from her daughter Shaunda a very nice person with a great spirit sorry for the passing and be strong because one who lives in Christ shall never die shall always live in your heart . God bless all of you be strong and God will do the rest.
Litoria Washington
January 26, 2024
My condolences
From Edwina Hartzol and Litoria Washington
DARRYL CHANDLER
January 25, 2024
To the family, my condolences for the lose of your loved one. Growing up in Delany projects Mrs. Shiver-Lyons was like a mother to me and Mike was like a brother. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Darryl (Chan) Chandler.
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