Celebrating the life of
Elaine Keenan Lyon
June 06, 1932 - March 13, 2009
Savannah – Elaine Keenan Summerlin Lyon, died after a long illness on March 13, 2009 under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice. She was born on June 6, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to Arthur Joseph and Margaret Flynn Keenan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Charles Joseph "Charlie" Lyon, her step-son, Charles "Jack" Lyon, her brother, John Baptist Keenan, her sister, Rose Marie Dauzat, and her unborn
son, Patrick Summerlin.
She is survived by her brother, Arthur Joseph Kennan; her sister, Mary Margaret Martina;
her son, William "Billy" Thomas Summerlin and her daughter-in-law, Laura Mell Summerlin; her son, Shannon Arthur Summerlin and her daughter-in-law, Paula Burke Summerlin; her daughters, Patricia Lynn "Patti" Robison, Lisa Margaret Summerlin and
Stephanie Ann Ross and her son-in-law, Robert Archer "Bob" Ross; step-son, Thomas
"Tommy" Lyon and his wife, Debbie and step-daughters, Diane Boyd Lyon, Grace Lyon Merritt and her husband, Robert and Angie Lyon Chu and her husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Matthew Robison and Kara, Patrick and his wife, Carol; Keenan and Laura Elizabeth Summerlin, Lauren and Bobbie Ross and Shane; Will, Ben, Josh and Anna Grace Summerlin; great granddaughter, Caitlin Elizabeth Summerlin.
She was a longtime communicant of St. James Catholic Church and loved God and her faith. She cherished attending Mass daily. She was a Benedictine Oblate. She was an assistant to District Attorney, Andrew Bubsy Ryan for ten yeas and retired as the administrative assistant to Sister Faith at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was vivacious women whose boundless energy extended to running, biking, aerobics, clogging, gardening, cooking and enjoying her family. She also served others with unselfish love by frequently cooking and volunteering for the homeless and shut-ins.
During her long journey home, she was surrounded by many loving angels for which her family is very grateful.
Our mother had an unquenchable zest for life. The only thing that can match her joy for living is how very much her family will miss it. You loved and were well loved and we thank God for our time together.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2009 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant.
Pallbearers will be her eight grandsons.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: The Social Apostolate, 502 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Savannah/Chatham Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
To the Summerlin and Lyon families, Our prayers are with all of you. Elaine will be missed here on earth, but we take comfort that the Lord and Charlie have welcomed her with open arms. Sent with love from the Mackey family, Joanne, Carlton, Mark, Marilyn and Tim Halkola, Jerry and Melanie Mackey Guy
- The Mackey Family, Savannah, GA
I met Elaine long before Gracie and Lisa introduced her to Charlie. She would pull me through the races with the Striders. I loved her then and I loved her more when she and Charlie married and she became my mother-in-law. To think I have had the good fortune to be included in her love for life and family. She always shared a smile and genuinely cared for everyone she met. My prayer to you is, 'God bless those left behind and be merciful, for those who have been called to you are truly blessed.' I say this often now and hope it brings you peace.
- Diane Lyon, Savannah, GA
To the Summerlin Family,our deepest sympathy.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Billy, Shannon and famiies: Our hearts go out to all of you at this most difficult of times. May God Bless and comfort you. Jeff Fitzpatrick & family
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
Deepest heartfelt sympathy.
- Linda Kay Haase, Savannah, GA
Summerlin family, please know that the Stone family has all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. Carol, Randy, Bradley & Colby Stone
- Carol & Randy Stone, Buford, GA
Lisa Words could never express the thoughts that are running through my mind with the loss of your mother. Please know you and your loved ones are in my prayers. Please know I am thinking of you and during this loss of your mom. I remember the many times you have shared your thoughts and love for your mom. With love and prayers, Judy Pye Godbee, Hanahan, SC.
- Judy Godbee, Hanahan, SC
Lisa, Shannon, & Stephanie, My sincerest sympathy on the death of your mother! I will always remeber the beautiful picture of your mother running down our street. I always thought she was remarkable. You all and she have always been a wonderful memory in my life. God Bless! Elaine Ehret
- Elaine Ehret, Savannah, GA
Shannon, Billy and Lisa, May God comfort you and families during this most difficult time. You and your mother are in my prayers.
- Kevin Saunders, nashville, TN
Our thoughts are with your family at this time. There are so many wonderful memories of Elaine that so many of us will carry in our hearts always. How blessed we were to have had her in our lives during our 'younger' years in Mayfair. We love you all!
- Lori and Rick Saunders, Savannah, GA
To the Summerlin and Lyon families, Our prayers are with all of you. Elaine will be missed here on earth, but we take comfort that the Lord and Charlie have welcomed her with open arms. Sent with love from the Mackey family, Joanne, Carlton, Mark, Marilyn and Tim Halkola, Jerry and Melanie Mackey Guy
- The Mackey Family, Savannah, GA
I met Elaine long before Gracie and Lisa introduced her to Charlie. She would pull me through the races with the Striders. I loved her then and I loved her more when she and Charlie married and she became my mother-in-law. To think I have had the good fortune to be included in her love for life and family. She always shared a smile and genuinely cared for everyone she met. My prayer to you is, 'God bless those left behind and be merciful, for those who have been called to you are truly blessed.' I say this often now and hope it brings you peace.
- Diane Lyon, Savannah, GA
To the Summerlin Family,our deepest sympathy.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Billy, Shannon and famiies: Our hearts go out to all of you at this most difficult of times. May God Bless and comfort you. Jeff Fitzpatrick & family
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
Deepest heartfelt sympathy.
- Linda Kay Haase, Savannah, GA
Summerlin family, please know that the Stone family has all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. Carol, Randy, Bradley & Colby Stone
- Carol & Randy Stone, Buford, GA
Lisa Words could never express the thoughts that are running through my mind with the loss of your mother. Please know you and your loved ones are in my prayers. Please know I am thinking of you and during this loss of your mom. I remember the many times you have shared your thoughts and love for your mom. With love and prayers, Judy Pye Godbee, Hanahan, SC.
- Judy Godbee, Hanahan, SC
Lisa, Shannon, & Stephanie, My sincerest sympathy on the death of your mother! I will always remeber the beautiful picture of your mother running down our street. I always thought she was remarkable. You all and she have always been a wonderful memory in my life. God Bless! Elaine Ehret
- Elaine Ehret, Savannah, GA
Shannon, Billy and Lisa, May God comfort you and families during this most difficult time. You and your mother are in my prayers.
- Kevin Saunders, nashville, TN
Our thoughts are with your family at this time. There are so many wonderful memories of Elaine that so many of us will carry in our hearts always. How blessed we were to have had her in our lives during our 'younger' years in Mayfair. We love you all!
- Lori and Rick Saunders, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
