Virginia Lyon Obituary Virginia D. Lyon June 23, 1920 - April 19, 2015 Franklin - Virginia Drewry Lyon, 94, passed away April 19, 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Lutie Branch Drewry and was a member of the World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News. Mrs. Lyon was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Butterworth and six brothers, William, West, Augustus, Forrest, Richard and Wayne Drewry. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Gail L. Goodwin of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Bill Lyon of Chicago, IL; her sister, Jean D. Rawls of Franklin and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. There will be a graveside service at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to World Outreach Worship Center, 1233 Shields Road, Newport News, VA 23608 or Mennowood Retirement Community, 13030 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, VA has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3058256 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/virginia-lyon-obituary?id=16373015 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/virginia-d-lyon-newport-news-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Virginia D. Lyon, born on 23 June 1920, passed away on 19 April 2015 at the age of 94. A native of Southampton County, she was a devoted member of the World Outreach Worship Center and is survived by her children and extended family. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service for Virginia D. Lyon was held at Poplar Spring Cemetery in Franklin. The family requested memorial contributions to the World Outreach Worship Center or Mennowood Retirement Community. ## The Edited Obituary Virginia D. Lyon 23 June 1920 - 19 April 2015 Franklin - Virginia Drewry Lyon, 94, passed away 19 April 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A native of Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Lutie Branch Drewry and was a member of the World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News. Mrs. Lyon was predeceased by a sister, Elizabeth Butterworth, and six brothers, William, West, Augustus, Forrest, Richard, and Wayne Drewry. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Gail L. Goodwin of Albuquerque, NM; her son, Bill Lyon of Chicago, IL; her sister, Jean D. Rawls of Franklin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. There will be a graveside service at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin at a later date. The family suggests memorials be made to World Outreach Worship Center, 1233 Shields Road, Newport News, VA 23608, or Mennowood Retirement Community, 13030 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, VA, has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Virginia D. Lyon | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 94 years | | Birth | 23 June 1920; Southampton County | | Death | 19 April 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|-----------------| | Virginia D. Lyon | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Gail L. Goodwin | Daughter | Albuquerque, NM | | Bill Lyon | Son | Chicago, IL | | Jean D. Rawls | Sister | Franklin, VA | | Elizabeth Butterworth | Predeceased Sister | -- | | William Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | | West Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Augustus Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Forrest Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Richard Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Wayne Drewry | Predeceased Brother | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Virginia D. Lyon was born on 23 June 1920 in Southampton County. 2. She passed away on 19 April 2015 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. 3. Virginia was a member of the World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News.