Lyon, Dorothy's Obituary
Dorothy M. Lyon, 96, of Decatur, Il, passed away at 12:20 A.M. on Monday (08-26-2024) in her home.
Dorothy was born on August 28, 1927, in Clinton, IL, the daughter of James Henry Peavler and Mable June (Winstead) Peavler. She married Ralph C. Lyon on April 20, 1964, in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2018.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Decatur, IL. Dorothy worked at General Electric in Decatur for ten years and worked at Borg Warner for several years. She loved to cook and made the best cherry pies that you can imagine. Dorothy had such a caring heart which showed by how she loved all the animals that she came across, especially dogs of which many she had rescued and gave a good home. She also enjoyed traveling which took her to many places here in the United States. Most of all, she loved and cared for her family very much.
Dorothy is survived by her son: Gary L. Starnes and wife Cindy of Mesquite, NV; stepson: Jeffrey L. Lyon and wife Laurie of Decatur, IL; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one brother Donald Peavler of Lake Placid, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, two sons Larry and Steve, three brothers, three sisters, and one grandson Casey.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday (09-03-2024) in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL.
Memorials may be made to: Central Baptist Church Building Fund.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homes www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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