The Staff of Carter Funeral Home announces the peaceful transition of Ms. Effie Lyons.
Ms. Lyons transitioned into eternity Wednesday February 19, 2025, at the age of 79.
The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Friday, February 28, 2025, from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at
Carter Funeral Home.
The Farewell Life Celebration will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:00pm from the sanctuary of the Second Baptist Church, 4151 Hwy 110, Union Springs, Alabama.
Interment will follow in the Second Baptist Church Cemetery.
The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the End-of-Life Care of the late Ms. Effie Lyons.
Clarence Jones sent The Peace Lily for Effie Lyons - February 27, 2025
Anthony Calhoun Pope sent Red and White Handled Basket for Effie Lyons - February 24, 2025
When I tell you this lady is truly missed. i just remember her loving Church service and singing those hymns. She would often lead the songs. Gone but never forgotten
My Condolences to the Family, Praying 🙏 for you all strength. Mary Fitzpatrick and Family.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
To the Family of the loss of Effie Jean Lyons my prayers are with you all during this Difficult time Cousin.Jean will be truly Missed by all that she Knew my Memories with my cousin Jean is one day when I went to second Baptist she was sitting on the front Row at the end I went to Her and speaking to Her with a good smile also she Love to Hear Me sing a few times take your Rest cousin Never Be forgotten. Heather Mims from Columbus Ohio
May God Wrap His Arms Around Effie Lyons In Heaven. Prayers To The Lyons's Family. Bless The Lyons's Family. Amen!
Sending my deepest condolences to you and the family. Love you Ms jean
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