Martha Ellen Lyon

Mrs. Martha Ellen Cheek Lyon, age 85, of Thurmond passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Lyon was born March 9, 1934 in Wilkes County to John David and Bessie Rosanna Thompson Cheek.

Mrs. Lyon was a devoted member of State Road Primitive Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was lovingly called Grandma by everyone. Mrs. Lyon loved flowers, animals, nature, and taking pictures.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lyon; sons, Raymond Lyon, Benjamin Lyon, Richard Lyon; and brother, Cecil Cheek.

Survivors include: sons, Steven Allen Lyon and wife Susan of Thurmond, Clyde Chester Lyon, Jr. and wife Pam of Traphill, John Toliver Lyon and wife Terry of Blowing Rock, Tracy Matthew Lyon and wife Emily of Thurmond; daughter, Evelyn Campbell Luffman and husband Dale of State Road; sisters, Texie Mae Steele and husband David of Elkin, Wanda Gail Settle of Elkin, Rose Ann Reeve and husband Lynn of Statesville; 19 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at State Road Primitive Baptist Church with Elder John Ervin Lyon and Rev. Richard Hackler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice especially Ramona, Sally, and Jessica for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to State Road Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in c/o Sammy Cheek, 2929 South Center Church Road, Thurmond, NC 28683