Connie Denise Lyons' Obituary
Connie Denise Lyons, 73, of Toledo, IL, passed away January 17, 2019, in Toledo, IL with her family by her side.
Connie was born December 24, 1945 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kermit and Betty L. (Mallinson) Spera. She married Lawrence J. Lyons on December 16, 1994 in St. Charles, MO.
Connie was employed as a bank teller with Soy Capital Bank. She attended Glad Tidings Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. she especially enjoyed spending time at the lake house in Meramec State Park.
Surviving are her sons, Richard Parrott of Windsor, IL; Tracy Parrott (Janet) of Toledo, IL; brothers Brian Spera (Diane) of St. Louis, MO, Kevin Spera of San Anselmo, CA; sister, Linda Pittenger of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Jenna Parrott, Richard Parrott Jr, Jordan Parrott; special friend, Jerry Harvey of Decatur, IL and lifelong friend, Lavica Noland of Decatur, IL.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, both parents; brother, William Spera and sister, Gayle Spera.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: Susan G. Komen For The Cure.
Condolences may be left to Connie’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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