Lila Dell Gauntt Lyon, 94, went to be with her Lord on
Friday, May 12, 2017. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, May 15,
2017 at Rosemound Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday,
May 14 at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Lila was born on September 8, 1922 in Mt. Calm, Texas to
William Henry and Maggie Mae (Davis) Gauntt. She was the fourth of eight
children.
Lila Dell attended schools in Mart and Riesel and played
basketball in Riesel in high school. She married Charles Wayne Lyon on October
7, 1939. Together they operated Lyon's Garage. Until her Alzheimer diagnosis,
Lila Dell was active in the Oaklawn community and Oaklawn Baptist Church. She
always enjoyed sewing, cooking, quilting and she served as an election judge for
many years. Her greatest joy was in taking care of her family and friends
She was preceded in death by her husband, infant daughter,
six siblings, parents and an infant great grandson.
Lila Dell is survived by her four children and spouses,
Charles Dean and Joyce Lyon, Janice and Charles Morgan, Sharon and Max Burnett
and Karen and Dazell Rankin; sister, Jewel Pitts; nine grandchildren, twelve
great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Greenview Manor staff and Interim
Hospice for their loving care. Memorials may be made to any charity of your
choice or Oaklawn Baptist Church.
Please sign the online guestbook at
www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Condolences(8)
Mary Busby Davis Snow
tyler, TX Wednesday, May 17, 2017 So sad to read that Dell passed away, but know she's with her Lord and Savior that she served all her life. I came to know her when I married Danny Davis and became a member of Oaklawn, Dell was my Sunday school teacher and I fell in love with her right away, her loving spirit I will always remember. Dell was also friends with my Aunt Joy Baer, as they went to school together at Riesel. The last time I was down to Waco and went to Oaklawn, I was looking forward to seeing her, but found out she wasn't doing very good, regretted hearing that and dissappointed not seeing her. She will never be forgotten, her loving memory will live in my heart forever! May God wipe away your tears and give you peace! Sincerely, Mary Snow.Patricia Davis
Axtell, TX Monday, May 15, 2017 Sharon, Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always such a sweet and caring women. She is a true angel! I know she is rejoicing in God's loving arms! I pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult day ahead.Love Tricia & Eddie Davis (Neal)
Randy Adams
Midlothian, TX Monday, May 15, 2017 Sweet memories of a kind and gracious lady. You'll be in in our prayers in the days ahead.Garry Jistel
Cameron, TX Monday, May 15, 2017 We grew to love Lila Lyon as we got to know her in the nursing home. Our deepest sympathy to all of her family as we know she will be missed. Sincerely, Myra Jistel, Garry Jistel, and SandyCathy Bottoms Groppe
, TX Monday, May 15, 2017 Karen, I would like to extend my greatest of sympathies to you and your whole family for the loss of your mother. May all your beautiful memories together sustain you in the days and weeks to come. I know you will find comfort in knowing she is at peace with our Lord and all your loves ones there.Kimberlay Linton
Axtell, TX Monday, May 15, 2017 So sorry for your loss. I just saw the obituary this morning when I got to work. Your family is in my proyers. KimLarry McKinney
McKinney, TX Sunday, May 14, 2017 I will miss my Aunt Dell. She was a great person who cared for anyone who needed help. I ate a number of her great meals she prepared. Aunt Dell was a great host and loved her family. She was a angel on earth as she will be in Heaven.Trena Wilkerson
, TX Sunday, May 14, 2017 You are all in my prayers. I am out of the country so am not able to come in person. Ms. Dell was a terrific, strong Christian woman. She will be missed. I learned so much from her at OakLawn Baptist Church. She was a wonderfull leader. Blessings to family and friends.