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Nancy Edith Lyons

November 2, 1931 ~ September 22, 2020

GREENVILLE- Nancy Edith Lyons, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on November 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Jake Tyson and Ellen Cooper Tyson. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Elsie Mae French and Minnie Marie Parker; brothers, James Dalton Tyson, Walter Lemuel Tyson and Jake Tyson, Jr. Nancy was a member of West Mount Baptist Church for many years. She was a binder for Walker Ross Printing until her retirement. Nancy loved spending her free time cooking for family and friends. She loved sewing. Nancy had a love of music and singing because that brought joy to everyone. She had a passion for writing poetry and music and enjoyed singing the songs she wrote and cherished the times she shared her talents. Nancy was a loving, devoted sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. Nancy is survived by sisters; Peggy Bunn of Rocky Mount and Edna Daniels of Winterville. She also is survived by her brother, Leon Tyson of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside service will be held at 11AM Friday, September 25, 2020 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Wray Wheeless. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to West Mount Baptist Church, 8487 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremaions.com. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/25, 11:00 am A Graveside service will be held at 11AM Friday, September 25, 2020 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Wray Wheeless.

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