Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A service celebrating her life and Homegoing take place place at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Buddy Vinson officiating. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Mrs. Robbie Mae Lyons was born on June 2, 1929, to the late Bill and Emma Williams in Tigrett, Tennessee. She transitioned from this life on August 19, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her children. Mother Lyons attend School in Crockett County, Tennessee. She professed her love for Christ at an early age. Mrs Lyons faith in God provided great strength during the most difficult challenges she faced.
Mrs. Robbie Mae Williams was united in holy matrimony to the late Willie Grant Lyons on October 6, 1954, in Maury City, Tennessee. To this union 10 children were born, and the family relocated to Racine, Wisconsin in 1972. Rev. Willie Grant Lyons was the love of her life and they pastored “Holy Jerusalem Pentecostal Church” and she was the “church mother” Mother Robbie Lyons. He proceeded her in death on June 18, 1985.
Mother had a sweet spirit, and she met no strangers. She loved people and was mother to more than 10 children. She has always affectionately been known as “Mother Lyons”, Rev Lyons wife, church mother, mother of the neighborhood and just sweet Robbie. Mother would give you the shirt off her back, she loved to make sure you left her house with something and always gave because of her giving heart. She loved the Lord and trusted in her God with all her heart. Mother bore her sickness like a champ, never really complaining. She lived her life being an example to many, showing them that God should be most important. Mother loved her children and grandchildren, who were all the apple of her eye. Mother was the first to give birth to quadruplets in 1964 in Tennessee. Mother was and grandmother to many not only by blood, but through love. Mother was blessed to have bonus daughters in her life, which included Lisa, Jean, Sharon and Ann.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 5 sons, Mark, Burnell, Kent, Willie and Lamar Lyons all of Racine. 5 daughters: Willie Mae Hill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Suvilla, Burnett of Racine, Wisconsin and Polly and Carline of Minnesota. 31 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. Survived by one sister-n-law Pastor Stella Johnson. She is proceeding in death by: Mother and Father, Mr. Bill and Mrs. Emma Williams, 3 sisters: Lillie Mae, Ida Mae and Ruby Mae. 2 brothers: TA and QT. She was also proceeded in death by 2 children: Jerome Williams and Toni Ann. Mother had enough love to spread around and then some. Heaven has gained out Angel and heaven rejoices.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A service celebrating her life and Homegoing take place place at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Buddy Vinson officiating. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Marrica Brown says
Thank you for everything you have done for my girls! Malasia and Maniya Evans. You well be truly missed.
Anonymous says
Burnette may your mother rest in eternal peace , she was a very kind woman of God .
Gray Family
Reverend David R. Green says
Mother Lyons was one of the neighborhood mothers when I was growing up. To the family I send my condolences. God can even supply for our needs in times of grief. I lift your family up to God in prayer. God bless each of you.
Josephine Williams says
God bless you Ma’am Lyons God kept you here for a long time he said it was time for you to come home and rest. My prayers to the family God is Able much love to you all
Nicole Schwartz says
Giovanni
My prayers are with you and your family. GOD has received her home with open arms.
Josephine Williams says
God bless you Ma’am Lyons God kept you here for a long time he said it was time for you to come home and rest. My prayers to the family God is Able much love to you all. Thank you for being another mom to Nazie Cunningham
Tina says
On behalf of the Boatner family we send our condolences. Mother Lyons was a very special lady that will be missed. Rest in Peace.
SK n Marilyn Pearson says
Sending our Condolences and love to you guys 🥰❤️🙏🏾
Treva and Family says
Burnett and Family sorry for your loss of your Mother may God continue to bless you and watch over you praying for your strength in the Lord He will never leave you or forsake you she lives a blessed life may her soul rest no more pain no more worries
Barbara Moore says
To the children the Moore family sending sincere condolences to you all Your Mother was a Beautiful spirit Women ❣️ she will definitely be missed But now take your rest Ms Robin no more pain 🖤♥️
Liddell Lisa says
Burnett I’m praying 🙏 May God give you the strength I Lost my mom years ago and only God gets me through. He will get you through it. Love you
Sue from Walgreens says
So sorry to the Lyons family.
Dorothy Akins says
My condolences 🙏 to the Lyons family ❤️❤️ you gonna be missed Ms Lyons continue to rest
Piper Bridges & Family says
My sincere condolences to the Lyons family she was a Angel I will miss seeing her Blessings
Rosalie Kirk says
To Lamar and family. Our Condolences to you all. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time. It’s hard to lose your loved one but know that “Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning.” God gave her rest from this weary life down here. You now have another Angel in Heaven watching over each of you. Be encouraged and know that she will always be in your memories. Thank you Lamar for the wonderful care you gave your Mom. May you all be blessed! Ms Rose Kirk, Anita and family.
Carolyn Upchurch McInnis says
My condolences and prayers are with the family.
Bobbie and Beverly Reynolds says
Our prayers and condolences to the family. RIH Ms Lyons🙏🏾💐💐
Josephine shannon says
To the Lyons family sending my condolences to the family
Gail Young and family says
My condolences and prayers to the Lyons family. May God continue to pour out his love and compassion .
Debra C Johnson-Evans says
I’ve known the Lyon’s family through my sister Lisa. They were all a very loving family and when you met Mrs. Lyons you knew why. She was a friendly, kind, and loving woman. Her gentleness and warmth was an aura that radiated through her. She will be missed by all. RIP Mrs. Lyons May your light continue to shine on everyone who knew you.
Debra
Johnson& McKinley says
The Johnson and McKinley family sending their condolence To the Lyons family in the list on your mother Keeping you all in prayer.god bless you all
CARMEN PHILLIPS says
RIH MRS.LYONS YOU WERE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LADY YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED LOVE ALWAYS CARMEN AND FAMILY❤🙏🙏🙏❤
Barbara Moore says
Sending my love 💖 to the family 🙏🏾🙏🏾 God’s Healing Powers will get you all through
Marion K. Hultman says
my condolences to the Lyons family from all the Gobles you are in our thought and prayers may the Lord be with you during this difficult time in life. We pray that as time passes the memories you cherrish will make laughter fill the loss and easy the hurt. May God be with you .
Judith Goble and family. says
Love to your family . My family will always hold happythougth of mom. She was such a wonderful person to have in our life. Rest now . GOD IS WITH YOU.
CARMEN AND FAMILY says
RIH MRS.LYONS YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED 🙏 PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY 🙏💘