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Rita Lois Hall Lyon
9 Oct 1936 – 14 Feb 2025
| Birth | 9 Oct 1936 |
| Death | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Cemetery | Randolph-Lindsey Cemetery Randolph , Fannin County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Malinda Allison on 03 Jan 2026 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280919334 |
Bio
Rita Lois Lyon, age 88 of Leonard, Texas entered Heaven's Gates on February 14, 2025. Rita was born in Trenton, Texas on October 9, 1936, to Edgar Vernie and Bessie Hall of Dodd City, Texas. Rita was Salutatorian of Dodd City High School class of 1955 and worked for General Telephone of Sherman, Texas as well and later for E-Systems of Greenville, Texas. Rita married Bobby Ray Lyon on July 11, 1958. Bobby joined the US Army shortly thereafter and was a crew chief for the L-19 Bird Dog, a reconnaissance aircraft and they were stationed in Colorado Springs, Co as well as living the remainder of their years in Leonard, Texas. Rita was passionate about loving the Lord, church, and the community. She served for decades in the First Baptist Church of Leonard as well as Valley Creek Baptist Church. Rita also served her community for many years as a cub scout leader, and as a part of the Leonard PTO. Rita was an exceptional wife, mom, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Rita embodied love, kindness, and generosity in everything she did and every person she encountered, creating a legacy of inspiration. Though her absence will be deeply felt her love-filled heart will forever be a beacon of hope. It is fitting that she entered Heaven's Gates on Valentine's Day, a celebration of love that will forever be etched in our hearts. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Ray Lyon of 66 years, Her Parents Vernie & Bessie Hall, her brother Billy Hall, and her sister Evelyn White. In tribute to the enduring love of Bobby and Rita Lyon, who shared astonishing 66 years of marriage, we will hold a graveside service with military honors at the Randolph-Lindsey Cemetery in Randolph, Tx on Bobby's birthday, February 21st at 3pm to celebrate their extraordinary bond and legacy.
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