Paula Jeanne Lyons

Paula Jeanne “PJ” Lyons of Lexington, TN (65), entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born to Paul Roger Fascella and Jeanne Marie Robinson Fascella in Goshen, New York on August 1, 1958, PJ graduated from Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida in 1976. She faithfully served in many roles throughout her life, but found the most fulfillment and greatest purpose in being a devoted homemaker for her husband and their five children. She deeply enjoyed an early morning beach sunrise, belting out the music of Watermark and Rich Mullins, pouring over the writings of JRR Tolkien, listening to the sermons of Adrian Rogers, preparing delicious meals for family and friends, being a “hobby farmer” and loving everyone who stepped into her path in a big, authentic fashion. For almost a decade, she poured her mothering heart and thoughtful parenting into the precious lives of displaced children as an affectionate houseparent and skilled cook at Hope Children’s Home in Tampa, Florida. Most recently, she was the cheerful face of Henderson County Clinic of Chiropractic in Lexington, where she sought to touch each person who walked through the door with the love of God. Above all, PJ’s life was defined by her intimate walk with Jesus Christ and powerful intercessory prayers. Survived by her faithful husband, Gregory, of Lexington, and loving children Nikki Smith (Trey), Amanda Blankenship (Jeremy), LaVie-en Rose Hakes (Jon), Kaley Byrum (Lucas) and Allen Lyons. Her beloved grandchildren include Elliot & Van Ottress Byrum, Maggie, Weston & John Warren Smith and Brandon Lyons. PJ is also survived by her brother, Patrick O’Brien, and several nieces and nephews, including Denise Fullman and Kelly Stoehr. She is preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Velma Sherertz Fascella, sister Mary Kathryn O’Brien, and brothers Frank Fascella and William O’Brien. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 28th at Sand Ridge Baptist Church, 2PM with Reed's Chapel in charge of the arrangements.. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Kontaktmission, where she most recently served as a volunteer(GIVING – Kontaktmission USA (gokmusa.org).

Paula Jeanne Lyons

August 1, 1958 - June 24, 2024