Hilda Mae Lyons, 87, of Payne, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Hilda was born in Payne on January 8, 1925, a daughter of the late Viola (Matthews) and Harold Zartman.
She worked at Magnavox & Dana Weatherhead. Hilda enjoyed her family, being a member of the Payne Church of the Nazarene and collecting clowns and salt & pepper shakers.
On June 2, 1945 she married Donald Lyons, who died Nov. 26, 1995.
Hilda will be sadly missed by her sons, Chuck (Janet), Ray (Judy), Dave & Emory (Margaret) all of Payne; siblings, Olive Dinger, Genevieve Hoaglin, Edie Mills all of Payne, Lennis of Findlay & Larry (Carol) of Sherwood; 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren & 4 great great grandchildren
She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry & siblings, Katherine Fegley, Denene Yenser, John, Wesley, Harold & Bill Zartman and great granddaughter, Tyler Clure.
Viewing is Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard Street, Payne, Ohio.
Services are Wednesday 10 am, at the church, with viewing one hour prior.
She will be laid to rest at Wiltsie Cemetery.
Memorials are to the family.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com