Lillie Arnita

Lyons

Ms. Lillie Arnita Lyons was born on March 15, 1948, to Charlie George and Elizabeth Jester in Griffin, Georgia. She received her formal education at Fairmont High School, graduating in the Class of 1966.

Ms. Lillie Arnita Lyons accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was united Corinth Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John H. Adams. Lillie served on the Mother Board until her health declined.

Ms. Lillie Arnita was united holy matrimony with Mr. David Lyons in June of 1993, in Griffin, Georgia.

Lillie was employed by Thomaston Mills as a Spinner for years until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, going to the casinos, and spending time with her family and friends.

Saturday, May 3, 2025, Ms. Lillie Arnita Lyons passed away peacefully. Her name was called, and she answered and was set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her family gone on before her husband, David Lyons; her parents, Charlie George, and Elizabeth Jester; her siblings, Charlie J. Jester, Fred Dewberry, Willie James Lewis, Joann Jester, Alvin Jester, Calvin Jester, Rosetta Holland, and Sallie Harris, and her granddaughter, Miss. Michela Ne' Raven Wright.

Ms. Lillie Arnita Jones Berry leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories, her loving and devoted children, Stanley Gilbert, Leonard McDowell, Jr., Andrea McDowell (Greg Dragg), and Mario Stinson; aunt, Mary "Sis" Webb; her siblings, Nancy Jester Zackry, Mary Jester Thomas, Annie Jester Alexander, Carrie (Keith) Lovett, Emily Dewberry, and Leroy "Bay Bay" Dewberry; sisters-in-law, Annie Dewberry, Martha Lewis, Rosa Hollis; brother-in-law, Roy "Billy" Lyons; faithful and devoted grandson, Darius Slaton, Sr., and Xavier Dragg; faithful and devoted, great grandchildren, Darius Jr., and Layla Slaton; her bonus children, Reginald Taylor, Bernard Lyons, Michelle Bell, Davida Lyons, Nakia Weems, Tameka Weems, and Melissa Moreland; her other relatives and friends, Dolly Adams, Geraldine Berry, Susan Parham, Clara Harps, Elaine Franks, and Bob & Nita Hardy. She also leaves a host of cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.