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Obituary For Beatrice Edwards Lyons
Beatrice Edwards Lyons was born on June 25, in Athens, Georgia, the youngest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mack and Willie Mae Edwards. She graduated from Athens High and Industrial School in Athens, GA. She attended Paine College and completed her post-secondary education, earning associate degrees in Applied Science from Georgia Military College, Augusta University, and Augusta Technical College, where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree.
She took pride in her nursing career, which included service at the VA Hospital, Doctor’s Hospital, Gracewood Regional Hospital, The Weston Clinic, the Medical College of Georgia Prevention Institute, and as Director of the Good Samaritan Respite Center, before concluding her career as a school nurse for the Richmond County School System. She was an active member and officer of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
She loved to dance and was a member of the Modern Dance Group while attending Paine College.
She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church West in Athens, GA, and Cummings Grove Baptist Church in Augusta, GA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Charles H. S. Lyons Jr.; her brother, Henry; her sisters, Addie, Minnie, Zilla, and Eddie Mae; and her daughter, Lottie. She leaves to cherish her memory: one brother, James (Vina) Edwards; one sister, Cathryn (Lee) Irvis of Harrisburg, PA; two sons, the Honorable Charles H. S. (Von) Lyons III of Augusta, GA, and Dr. Collins (Betty) Lyons of Evans, GA; three daughters, Charlotte (Earl) Johnson of Evans, GA, Beatrice (Gary) Daniels of Lexington, SC, and Faye (Morris) Lyons-Gary of Decatur, GA and Loraine K. Lyons, North Augusta, SC; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A Memorial Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Kinsey & Walton Chapel, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706)790-8858
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CVBOA c/o Keith Olawsky sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Beatrice Edwards Lyons - February 27, 2026
Corey Thomas sent Sympathy Spray for Beatrice Edwards Lyons - February 24, 2026
To the family, Pam and I were deeply saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
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Our deepest condolences are extended to Lyons family.
Dear Lyons Family, I am sorry I could not be there to celebrate the home-going of your dear mother. All of your friends are better people because we had the opportunity to have her in our life since elementary school. You are in my thoughts and prayer. Alexcia O'Neal Delley
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Brother Charles Lyons, We offer our condolences to your family for your Mother with God's Love and Strength with Great Attitude. Omega Brother Leroy and Delta Brenda Johnson
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We express our condolences and send prayers of comfort to your family during this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I worked with Ms. Bea ( as I called her) in our Barton Chapel days. She was our school nurse. Our friendship meant a lot to me. May her beautiful spirit rest in peace.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
