Kay LaVonne Lyon

KAY LAVONNE LYON

Fairfield

Kay LaVonne Lyon, 79, of Fairfield, and formerly of Eldon, IA, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021,

at her home in Fairfield. Funeral services will begin

at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Eldon, IA, with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the funeral home and last until the time of service. Burial will be held in the Eldon Cemetery in Eldon, IA, immediately following the service. The family request that masks are required to attend the service and visitation.

Memorial contributions in Kay's honor may be directed to the Eldon Public Library or to the Eldon Senior Meals. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Kay LaVonne Lyon was born on January 8, 1942, in Eldon, IA, to Lawrence and Audrey Major Wilkinson. She attended school in Eldon where she graduated with the Eldon High School Class of 1960. On May 27, 1962, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Howard Lyon. Together, they became the loving parents of two daughters, Linda and Cindy. While the children were young Kay was a stay at home mom and homemaker. As the girls got older, Kay began working as the librarian at the Eldon Public Library where she worked until her retirement. She was a long-time member of the Eldon Christian Church where she raised her family. She remained active in the church until she and Howard moved to Fairfield to be closer to family. When Kay had time to herself, she enjoyed picking up a good book or playing a hand of cards. Above all she cherished her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, LuAnn Sheesley and Lexia (Jerry) Cedillo; two brothers-in-law, Thomas C. Lyon and James Sheesley; and a nephew, Thomas J. Lyon.

Left to share her story is her loving husband, Howard Lyon of Fairfield, IA; two daughters, Linda (Bryan) Marlay of Fairfield, IA, and Cindy (Kris) Taylor of Fairfield, IA; five grandchildren, Kaylen, Taylor and Kylee Marlay, and Carson and Makenna Taylor; seven siblings, Steve Wilkinson, Bill (Carol) Wilkinson, John (Robin) Wilkinson, Drexel "Tucker" Wilkinson, Elaine (Gary) Burkamper, Becky (Chuck) Whitlock and Carmen (Rick) Baxter; sister in-law, Judy Lyon; as well as many nieces and nephews.