Mrs. Catherine Mims Lyon

Catherine Mims Lyon, age 87, of Albany, GA, passed away at Winfield Park Nursing Home on November 10, 2016. Family and friends will gather at Kimbrell-Stern for visitation from 7-9 PM on Sunday, November 13, 2016. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11 AM at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Tony Haefs will officiate with interment to follow at Leesburg Cemetery. Catherine was born on November 13, 1928, in Springvale, GA to Bessie and Grover C. Mims. Catherine grew up in a loving family with 8 siblings: Cecil, Robbie, Wilson, Marcelle, Dot, Norma, Louise, and Edwin. Catherine married William David Reynolds in 1946 and their children are: Sandra Milling (Farris) and Michael Reynolds (Connie). They divorced in 1959 and she met and married the love of her life Dan Lewis in 1961. They had one child, Dean Lewis (Debbie). After their 25th wedding anniversary Dan passed away in 1986. Catherine met and married Jess Lyon in 1988 and became a loving step-mom to: Charles, Don, Barbara and David. After 11 years, Jess preceded her in death in 1999. The last 9 years of Catherine’s life has spent with a special friend, Joe LePla. Catherine was a devoted and loving mother. She was very proud of her family and said one of the best things that had ever happened to her was becoming a grandmother to: Shane, Alan, Shannon, Christy, Catherine, Ashley, Stephen, Tiffany, and Jay. She was a wonderful great-grandmother to: Chelsea, Savannah, Megan, Miranda, Cody, Alyssa, Layla, Tyler, Calvin, Thomas, Lily, Molly, John, and Andrew; and being a great-great Grandma to Grayson. She was loved and adored by many nieces and nephews and a faithful friend to many. Catherine retired from sears and enjoyed her outings and luncheons with the Sears Best Club. She was a member of Gillionville Baptist Church. Catherine loved holidays, music, good food, travel and family get-togethers, any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. Catherine was known for her feisty, yet good sense of humor. She will be missed by all that knew her. The family will be gathering at 3202 Tunbridge Rd., Albany, GA 31721. To Share a memory with Mrs. Catherine’s Family or to sign our online guestbook, please visit www.kimbrellstern.com.

Mrs. Catherine Mims Lyon

November 13, 1928 - November 10, 2016