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Saturday, January 27, 2024
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Saturday, January 27, 2024
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Mrs. Frances Rakes Lyon, age 90 of Woolwine, Virigina passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1933, to the late Thomas Homer Rakes and Cassie Brammer Rakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F. Lyon; three sisters, Gladys Rakes, Elsie Pendleton, and Ada R. Rakes; and six brothers, Clyde, Alvin, Davis, George “Jink”, Falis “Fay”, and Glen Rakes. Frances had retired from Liberty Fabrics and enjoyed working in her garden. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. She loved her church family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Mrs. Lyon is survived by two sons, Jerry Lyon of Woolwine, Rodney Lyon and wife, Linda of Stuart; one grandson, Justin Lyon; two sisters, Lorene Guilliams of Rocky Mount and Elaine Atkins of North Royalton, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Lyon will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Shaun Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in Sycamore Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, VA 24185. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Moody Funeral Services (Stuart)
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Moody Funeral Services (Stuart)
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