Leona Alta Greer Lyons

1918 ∼ 2010

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Leona Alta Greer Lyons, 92, of Orange, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with Reverend Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Hearne, Texas on July 1, 1918, Leona was the daughter of Anel Lucille Ellender and Hatton Lee Greer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar C. Lyons, Sr.; three brothers; and three sisters.

Leona is survived by her daughter, Rosa Crownover of Orange; and son, Oscar C. "Buddy" Lyons, Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her five grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Greer of Katy and Daniel Greer of Ketchikan, Alaska; three sisters, Mildred Butuad of New Iberia, Louisiana, Minnie Weaver of Port Arthur and Irene Weaver of Groves.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Andrew Crownover, David Crownover, Terry Lyons, David Candleria, Jeff Van Auken, and Kendall Lyons. Honorary Pallbearer will be Les Wilson.

Condolences

Anonymous October 11, 2010

I was saddened to hear the news of Granny Lyons. I did not know her real name...we always just called her Granny. She was always such a giving and generous lady. She took care of all of us younguns! She will be missed and she was loved!##imported-begin##Johna Barnes Trahan##imported-end##

Anonymous October 8, 2010

Many fond memories of Granny Lyons. It was amazing how Granny and Pops opened their home to the Lunsfords all eight of us in the early 1960's. Since then she staked claim as" my Texas Granny". God has answered many if her prayers. She has now received ##imported-begin##Rev Danny Lunsford##imported-end##

Anonymous October 8, 2010

Sorry for the loss of Cousin Leona. I know she was ready to join her loved ones and meet her Savior. My Mom and Dad, Bess and Robert "Bill" Perryman send their love and condolences. Our prayers are with all of you and know God will comfort you during t##imported-begin##Becky Perryman Blazek##imported-end##

Anonymous October 7, 2010

To our extented family, The Strickland's do and will always cherish our relationship with the Greer family. I preach from the Bible that Granny and the Greer Family gave me after the death of her Brother, Sam Greer. What a blessing to have known this pre##imported-begin##Rev. & Mrs. Joel W. Strickland##imported-end##

Anonymous October 6, 2010

Granny Lions was an icon. She was special to Mary and I, and though I understand the void that her family feels, I also know that she is certainly is the most wonderful place of all time. Our hearts and prayers are with her family as well as the church f##imported-begin##Niles White##imported-end##

Anonymous October 6, 2010

Sorry to hear of the passing of Sis. Lyons. She was a very special lady. She will surely be missed. I will have the family in my prayers. Sis. Kathy Peet##imported-begin##Kathy Peet##imported-end##

Anonymous October 6, 2010

Granny Lyons, so many great memories of you and Pop growing up! You will be missed! I know he is waiting for you in heaven!##imported-begin##Kimberlyn Moriarity##imported-end##