Celebrating the life of
Jane Mulherin Lyons
March 28, 1927 - January 10, 2010
Mrs. John Lyons
Jane Mulherin Lyons 82 died Sunday, January 10th at Memorial University Medical Center after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Jane was born in Augusta, GA on March 28, 1927 and moved to Savannah as a child. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John J. Lyons, Sr.
She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy, and the College of Mt. St. Vincent in New York. Jane was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharist Minister, and St Michael's at Tybee Island. As a firm supporter in Catholic education, she served as President of Blessed Sacrament Home & School, served many terms on the school board, and served as President of the Council of Catholic women.
Jane was a recipient of the Benedictine Medal of Excellence, and was in the initial class of Hospice volunteers.
She was a member of the Savannah Golf Club and her Tuesday bridge group that she loved dearly. Jane was also a Board member of River Supply, Inc.
Jane is survived by her nine children: Rev. John Lyons, Peggy L. Padgett, Janie Bunger Archie, Hal Lyons Clyde of Tybee Island, Holly L. Whitfield Joe of Lakeland, FL, Carol L. Brown Jimmy of Tybee Island, Michael Lyons Spicer, Patrick LyonsPatti and Stephen Lyons Donna of Savannah.
She also is survived by her grandchildren: Elizabeth M. Padgett, Archie Bunger, Jr. Somer of Little Rock, AR, Patrick Bunger, Mali, Caroline, Megan Lyons of Tybee Island, Kathleen Whitfield of Lakeland, FL, Rebecca & Spicey Lyons, and John & Matt Lyons, and great-grandchild, Mariah Padgett.
Jane also is survived by her sister Mrs. Peggy M. Muller Walter and her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Crider Fretwell, Mrs. Kay Lyons and Mrs. Page Mulherin. She was also preceded by her parents, J. Harold and Margaret Haslam Mulherin and her brother, Harold Mulherin, Jr.
Visitation will be at Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday, January 12th from 5pm-7pm with a Christian Wake Service at 6pm.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 13th at 10:00am with her nephews serving as pallbearers.
Burial will follow at The Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty, Savannah, GA 31401, Benedictine Military Academy, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406 or the Catholic organization of your choice.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Father Lyons and family, I offer my condolences. I know you have many precious memories to remember and to share. I hope you will find comfort in each other and through your many friends and faith community.
- Theresa Johnson Von Plinsky, Augusta, GA
Jane was my dear first cousin. I enjoyed a beautiful luncheon with her and some of her children and grandchildren this spring during a family wedding weekend. I will miss her.
- Ruth Wolfe, Wilton, CT
Fr John Lyons and Family Our deepest sympathy to you in this time of bereavement. Know that the Lord will encamp His Angels around you and comfort you. May the Lord God bless and keep you today and in the days to come. Martha and Walter Clayton, Jr.
- Martha and Walter Clayton, Jr., Augusta, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love and Prayers Mr. and Mrs. Maniquis and Family
- Isabellita & Antonio Maniquis, Augusta, GA
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Lyons family. In this sad time may you find strength in knowing that God 'is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirt he saves.'- Psalm 34vs.18 May this loving assurance and his precious promise that there will be a day when we can be reunited with our loved ones by means of a resurrection John 11vs.24;John 5vs.28,29 bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
- Heather Daniels, , GA
Janie and Lyons Family, May it comfort you in knowing that your Mom and Dad are together again. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. As always you are in our prayers. Love, Tootie, Denny and Family
- Tootie Phillips, Savannah, GA
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
- DR.& MRS PAUL E. CUNDEY JR, AUGUSTA, GA
A lovely and gracious lady - we shall miss you!
- Bill and Gaye Hudson, Annandale, VA
May the many fond and wonderful memories of your Mom soften the pain of her death and fill the holes her absence leaves in your hearts. With deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
- Jane Harte, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry I will be out of town for Jane's visitation and funeral. The Lyons family have always had a special place in my heart, having spent many summers living across the street at Tybee. What a wonderful family.
- Rick Belford, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lyons was a wonderful lady.
- Dia Bettencourt, , GA
TO FR JOHN LYONS. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS AND WE MISS YOU IN AUGUSTA. GOD BLESS THE LYONS FAMILY. MAY YOUR DEAR MOTHER REST IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST. Mary McCarthy
- MARY McCarthy, AUGUSTA, GA
Father Lyons, Wishing you and your family comfort, peace and hope in this time of sorrow.
- Patricia Atha, Augusta, GA
Fr. John and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you all. Your mom was a very special lady. God be with you all at this time and in the days ahead. God bless, Anne Antol
- Anne Antol, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry about the loss of your mother. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family and we are praying for all of you. May God bless you during this time and always.
- David and Alana Germann, Augusta, GA
Becca and Family, I am sorry that you have lost such a special lady in your life. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. You have a wonderful guardian angel watching over you now. Please know that I am here if you need anything.
- Jennifer Rentiers, Savannah, GA
To the Lyons Family: We were so sorry to hear about your Mom, we will keep you in our thoughts during this sad time in your lives.
- John & Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, GA
Lyons Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Crenese Morris, Martha Mitchell and Richard Rhynes Jr., Savannah, GA
Dear Fr. Lyons and Family: On behalf of the staff of the Chaplain Service, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Our thougths and prayers are with all of you.
- JoAnn Capozzoli, Augusta, GA
Jane and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by all.
- alan toney, savannah, GA
To Elizabeth and Mom Padgett: I was stunned and so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear grandmother. Though I did not know her personally, from the many conversations I've had with Liz, as we swapped Grandmother stories, Mrs Lyons was a fiercely independent and very capable woman, who loved and cherished her family. I know she will be missed. On behalf of my husband, Israel, and the staff of King Tax Savannah, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wanda J. Small
- Wanda J. Small, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you on this very sad day
- Joseph Mulherin, Savannah, GA
Fr. John & Lyons Family WE are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. It is so hard to let go of our parents. With a large family there are lots of memories to share and remember. Do it often... The pain you have now will go away. The wonderful memories will keep you strong. May God be with you all. Al and Linda Powers
- Linda Powers, Savannah, GA
Dear Michael and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Mrs. Lyons was a very important part of your lives and will be greatly missed. My family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Tim & Dee Harriott and Parker Roberson
- Dee Harriott, Savannah, GA
Father John and family, I am saddened to learn of the loss of your mother. Please accept the condolences of all our family and know that we will keep you close in prayer and thought during this difficult time. While I never met Mrs. Lyons, I felt I knew her from the deep love you have for her. May she rest in peace.
- Susan Craig, Augusta, GA
Dear Fr.John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your fond memories will live always in your hearts. May God bless you now and in the days to come. Love, Sheri Morris
- Sheri Morris, Augusta, GA
With so much love and sympathy to the Lyons family. As a little girl, your parents through Father John opened up their beach house to our family, and I have such great memories of those times. As a young wife and mother, I got to let my older children experience those same memories, and I will be forever grateful for that. Your mother was so gracious and kind, and I know that she will be greatly missed by all of you. It really felt like we knew all of you as Father john would talk about you in his homilies over the years. All of our love to you, and please know that we are praying for you as you walk through this hard time. We ask Jesus to give you all the special graces you will need, and heaps and heaps of love and mercy. I only wish there were something more we could do. In His Love, Paul & Heather Ravenscroft Visintainer & blessings x 5
- Paul & Heather Visintainer, Augusta, GA
Our condolences go out to the Lyons Family on the death of their mother. I never met her, but heard many good things about her through her son Fr John and others who knew her. She seemed like a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all.
- clarise m boudreaux, Augusta, GA
Jane is in Heaven smiling down on all of us. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Richard, Joy and Kirk Strait
- Joy, Savannah, GA
May the angels welcome this grand lady into paradise. May the Lord comfort you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deacon Greg and Mrs. Carol Bernard, Augusta, GA
God Bless all of you. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of your lives. Will truly miss your mother. All our love and prayers. Your mother's heart was so generous and loving.
- Homer and Lillie Acosta, augusta, GA
Our prayers and sympathy are offered to the Lyons family in memory of Jane. She was a friendly and generous person who will be missed by many, especially those in her Church communities whom she willingly served for many years. She was humble and dedicated in her love for her church. May God grant her peace and joy in his heavenly household for all eternity.
- Deacon & Mrs Michael F.Daly, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to your family. We are saddened to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother.
- Stacy and Kyla Weddle, Athens, GA
Our prayers and sympathy are offered to the Lyons family in memory of Jane. She was a friendly and generous person who will be missed by many, especially those in her Church communities whom she willingly served for many years. She was humble and dedicated in her love for her church. May God grant her peace and joy in his heavenly household for all eternity.
- Deacon & Mrs Michael F.Daly, Savannah, GA
Fr. John and the entire Lyons Family,our prayers are with all the Family on the loss of your Mother.God has called Her home to be with Him and our other Loved ones in paradise.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Our condoloences go out to all of you. Your mom and dad created a wonderful family. I personally appreciated how she helped me feel that I was raising a normal family of 9. May God continue to give you the grace you need now and in the future.
- Pat McArdle, Augusta, GA
May God's peace be with you in this time of sadness.
- Sandy & Dan O Davis, Savannah, GA
Father Lyons and family, I offer my condolences. I know you have many precious memories to remember and to share. I hope you will find comfort in each other and through your many friends and faith community.
- Theresa Johnson Von Plinsky, Augusta, GA
Jane was my dear first cousin. I enjoyed a beautiful luncheon with her and some of her children and grandchildren this spring during a family wedding weekend. I will miss her.
- Ruth Wolfe, Wilton, CT
Fr John Lyons and Family Our deepest sympathy to you in this time of bereavement. Know that the Lord will encamp His Angels around you and comfort you. May the Lord God bless and keep you today and in the days to come. Martha and Walter Clayton, Jr.
- Martha and Walter Clayton, Jr., Augusta, GA
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love and Prayers Mr. and Mrs. Maniquis and Family
- Isabellita & Antonio Maniquis, Augusta, GA
I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Lyons family. In this sad time may you find strength in knowing that God 'is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirt he saves.'- Psalm 34vs.18 May this loving assurance and his precious promise that there will be a day when we can be reunited with our loved ones by means of a resurrection John 11vs.24;John 5vs.28,29 bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
- Heather Daniels, , GA
Janie and Lyons Family, May it comfort you in knowing that your Mom and Dad are together again. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. As always you are in our prayers. Love, Tootie, Denny and Family
- Tootie Phillips, Savannah, GA
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
- DR.& MRS PAUL E. CUNDEY JR, AUGUSTA, GA
A lovely and gracious lady - we shall miss you!
- Bill and Gaye Hudson, Annandale, VA
May the many fond and wonderful memories of your Mom soften the pain of her death and fill the holes her absence leaves in your hearts. With deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
- Jane Harte, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry I will be out of town for Jane's visitation and funeral. The Lyons family have always had a special place in my heart, having spent many summers living across the street at Tybee. What a wonderful family.
- Rick Belford, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lyons was a wonderful lady.
- Dia Bettencourt, , GA
TO FR JOHN LYONS. WE ARE THINKING OF YOU WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS AND WE MISS YOU IN AUGUSTA. GOD BLESS THE LYONS FAMILY. MAY YOUR DEAR MOTHER REST IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST. Mary McCarthy
- MARY McCarthy, AUGUSTA, GA
Father Lyons, Wishing you and your family comfort, peace and hope in this time of sorrow.
- Patricia Atha, Augusta, GA
Fr. John and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you all. Your mom was a very special lady. God be with you all at this time and in the days ahead. God bless, Anne Antol
- Anne Antol, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry about the loss of your mother. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family and we are praying for all of you. May God bless you during this time and always.
- David and Alana Germann, Augusta, GA
Becca and Family, I am sorry that you have lost such a special lady in your life. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. You have a wonderful guardian angel watching over you now. Please know that I am here if you need anything.
- Jennifer Rentiers, Savannah, GA
To the Lyons Family: We were so sorry to hear about your Mom, we will keep you in our thoughts during this sad time in your lives.
- John & Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, GA
Lyons Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Crenese Morris, Martha Mitchell and Richard Rhynes Jr., Savannah, GA
Dear Fr. Lyons and Family: On behalf of the staff of the Chaplain Service, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Our thougths and prayers are with all of you.
- JoAnn Capozzoli, Augusta, GA
Jane and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed by all.
- alan toney, savannah, GA
To Elizabeth and Mom Padgett: I was stunned and so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear grandmother. Though I did not know her personally, from the many conversations I've had with Liz, as we swapped Grandmother stories, Mrs Lyons was a fiercely independent and very capable woman, who loved and cherished her family. I know she will be missed. On behalf of my husband, Israel, and the staff of King Tax Savannah, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wanda J. Small
- Wanda J. Small, Savannah, GA
My prayers and thoughts are with you on this very sad day
- Joseph Mulherin, Savannah, GA
Fr. John & Lyons Family WE are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. It is so hard to let go of our parents. With a large family there are lots of memories to share and remember. Do it often... The pain you have now will go away. The wonderful memories will keep you strong. May God be with you all. Al and Linda Powers
- Linda Powers, Savannah, GA
Dear Michael and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Mrs. Lyons was a very important part of your lives and will be greatly missed. My family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Tim & Dee Harriott and Parker Roberson
- Dee Harriott, Savannah, GA
Father John and family, I am saddened to learn of the loss of your mother. Please accept the condolences of all our family and know that we will keep you close in prayer and thought during this difficult time. While I never met Mrs. Lyons, I felt I knew her from the deep love you have for her. May she rest in peace.
- Susan Craig, Augusta, GA
Dear Fr.John and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your fond memories will live always in your hearts. May God bless you now and in the days to come. Love, Sheri Morris
- Sheri Morris, Augusta, GA
With so much love and sympathy to the Lyons family. As a little girl, your parents through Father John opened up their beach house to our family, and I have such great memories of those times. As a young wife and mother, I got to let my older children experience those same memories, and I will be forever grateful for that. Your mother was so gracious and kind, and I know that she will be greatly missed by all of you. It really felt like we knew all of you as Father john would talk about you in his homilies over the years. All of our love to you, and please know that we are praying for you as you walk through this hard time. We ask Jesus to give you all the special graces you will need, and heaps and heaps of love and mercy. I only wish there were something more we could do. In His Love, Paul & Heather Ravenscroft Visintainer & blessings x 5
- Paul & Heather Visintainer, Augusta, GA
Our condolences go out to the Lyons Family on the death of their mother. I never met her, but heard many good things about her through her son Fr John and others who knew her. She seemed like a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all.
- clarise m boudreaux, Augusta, GA
Jane is in Heaven smiling down on all of us. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Richard, Joy and Kirk Strait
- Joy, Savannah, GA
May the angels welcome this grand lady into paradise. May the Lord comfort you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Deacon Greg and Mrs. Carol Bernard, Augusta, GA
God Bless all of you. Thank you all for allowing us to be part of your lives. Will truly miss your mother. All our love and prayers. Your mother's heart was so generous and loving.
- Homer and Lillie Acosta, augusta, GA
Our prayers and sympathy are offered to the Lyons family in memory of Jane. She was a friendly and generous person who will be missed by many, especially those in her Church communities whom she willingly served for many years. She was humble and dedicated in her love for her church. May God grant her peace and joy in his heavenly household for all eternity.
- Deacon & Mrs Michael F.Daly, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to your family. We are saddened to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother.
- Stacy and Kyla Weddle, Athens, GA
Our prayers and sympathy are offered to the Lyons family in memory of Jane. She was a friendly and generous person who will be missed by many, especially those in her Church communities whom she willingly served for many years. She was humble and dedicated in her love for her church. May God grant her peace and joy in his heavenly household for all eternity.
- Deacon & Mrs Michael F.Daly, Savannah, GA
Fr. John and the entire Lyons Family,our prayers are with all the Family on the loss of your Mother.God has called Her home to be with Him and our other Loved ones in paradise.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Our condoloences go out to all of you. Your mom and dad created a wonderful family. I personally appreciated how she helped me feel that I was raising a normal family of 9. May God continue to give you the grace you need now and in the future.
- Pat McArdle, Augusta, GA
May God's peace be with you in this time of sadness.
- Sandy & Dan O Davis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
