Doris Jean (Rhoades) Lyons' Obituary
Doris Jean (Rhoades) Lyons, age 91, passed away on June 22, 2023 at Sunrise of Gahanna, following a period of declining health. She was born in Cleveland on May 6, 1932 to the late Dee Rhoades and Dorothy Rhea (Haynes) Rhoades. She graduated from West High School in Cleveland in 1950. She married Richard William (Cub) Lyons in 1956, and they were married for 66 years before he passed away in 2022. Doris worked as a bookkeeper and receptionist for many years. She loved growing African violets, constructing and furnishing a dollhouse, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She especially loved her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, John (Tammy) of Orrville, Jeffrey (Rose) of Columbus, Holly (Ron) of Gahanna, grandchildren Meredith Lyons of Orrville, Jack Lyons of Brooklyn, NY, Caris Lyons of Orrville, Samuel (Julia) Lyons of Galloway. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Morris of Texas.
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