Debra L. Lyons, age 61, of Wayne, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday (February 13, 2014) at her
home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 11, 1953 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Francis Kern and Letitia
"Tish" Dean. Deb married David L. Lyons on April 28, 1973 in Wayne, Ohio.
Surviving Deb are her loving husband of 40 years, David; sons, Donald (Sandra "Buffy") Lyons,
Darl "Fuzzy" (LeeAnn) Lyons, both of Wayne; granddaughter, Madison; sisters, Deana Shank,
Darlene Kern, both of Bradner, Ohio; mother-in-law, Doris Tyson of Helena, Ohio; sister-in-law, LuAnne
(Randy) Curlis of Helena, Ohio; aunt, Cindy (Bob) Keiffer of Risingsun, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Cassy,
Nakia, Regan, Jason, Dale, Brad, Desirae; cousins, Angie and Greg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Tish; brother, Dale "Buddy" Kern; and
sister, Denise Youngs.
Deb was a 1971 graduate of Elmwood High School, and then worked as a Finisher for Cooper Standard in
Bowling Green, Ohio. She was baptized at the Wayne United Methodist Church, loved to watch racing,
enjoyed golfing, and enjoyed playing bunco.
Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Monday (February 17, 2014 ) from 5-7 p.m. at Barndt
Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor Ron
Merritt officiating. Immediately following the service there will be a bereavement dinner at the Albert
Bowe American Legion in Bradner.
Memorial donations may be made to the Denise Youngs Memorial Fund.
On line condolences may be sent to Deb’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
To
send flowers click here!