Patty Sue Lyon, 87, of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Patty was born on August 17, 1936, in Mosby, the daughter of Oren Clarence and Frances Audra (Clevenger) Lee.  She was united in marriage to Harry Glendon Lyon of Carrollton on August 29, 1953; he preceded her in death on July 4, 2017.

Survivors include: daughter, Janet Sue O'Neal of Carrollton; three sons: Lloyd Glen (Friend, Christal) Lyon , Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne (Friend, Marcia) Lyon, and Larry Joe (Pam) Lyon, all of Carrollton; 10 grandchildren: Amy (Gary) Hughes, Stacy (Steve) Kretzer, Susie (Matt) Allen, Brandon (Brandy) O'Neal, Matt (Friend, Andrea) Lyon, Jason (Friend, Chrissy) Lyon, Bobbie Jo (Kevin) Pack, Christopher (Stacey) Lyon, Dustin (Mary) Lyon, and Brianne (Matt) Brown; 25 great-grandchildren: Josh, Andrew, Caden, Trinity, Audrey, Bryce, Brooke, Madysen, Logan, Maddox, Raegan, Ellie, Jacob, Rhylee, Jessica, Patrick, Katie, Keegan (Shayna), Anakin, Caylin, Jerzi, Tyler, Collin, and Jack; and great-great-grandson, Daxton; two brothers, Jesse (Debbie) Lee and Jerry Wayne Lee, both of Excelsior Springs; and sister, Carol Kathleen Proffitt of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Billie Dean Adams, and infant sister, sister-in-law, Bonnie Ann Lee, and two brothers-in-law, Doc Adams, and Paul E. Proffitt.

Patty grew up in the area of her birth, first in Mosby, Polo, then Richmond, where she graduated from high school.  In her early years, while in the Richmond area, she worked for Blair's Furniture and Ray-Carroll Coop.  After her marriage and moving to the Carrollton area, in addition to raising her family, she owned and operated her own ceramic shop.  She also worked as an adult caregiver for the State of Missouri for 20 years and managed two group homes in Carrollton.  Patty enjoyed gardening, painting ceramics, cooking, traveling, and trips to the boat.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Beaty/McCroskie Creek Cemetery, the H.E.L.P. Services Cancer Fund, or the Carroll County YMCA. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at McCroskie Creek Baptist Church, west of Carrollton, with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., with services to follow at 2:00 P.M.  Burial will be in Beaty/McCroskie Creek Cemetery.  Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Patty with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.