Mrs. Robbie Mae Lyons was born on June 2, 1929, to the late Bill and Emma Williams in Tigrett, Tennessee.  She transitioned from this life on August 19, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her children.  Mother Lyons attend School in Crockett County, Tennessee. She professed her love for Christ at an early age.  Mrs Lyons faith in God provided great strength during the most difficult challenges she faced.

Mrs. Robbie Mae Williams was united in holy matrimony to the late Willie Grant Lyons on October 6, 1954, in Maury City, Tennessee. To this union 10 children were born, and the family relocated to Racine, Wisconsin in 1972.   Rev. Willie Grant Lyons was the love of her life and they pastored "Holy Jerusalem Pentecostal Church" and she was the "church mother" Mother Robbie Lyons.   He proceeded her in death on June 18, 1985.

Mother had a sweet spirit, and she met no strangers.  She loved people and was mother to more than 10 children.  She has always affectionately been known as "Mother Lyons", Rev Lyons wife, church mother, mother of the neighborhood and just sweet Robbie.  Mother would give you the shirt off her back, she loved to make sure you left her house with something and always gave because of her giving heart.  She loved the Lord and trusted in her God with all her heart.  Mother bore her sickness like a champ, never really complaining.  She lived her life being an example to many, showing them that God should be most important.  Mother loved her children and grandchildren, who were all the apple of her eye.  Mother was the first to give birth to quadruplets in 1964 in Tennessee.  Mother was and grandmother to many not only by blood, but through love.  Mother was blessed to have bonus daughters in her life, which included Lisa, Jean, Sharon and Ann.

She leaves to cherish her memories: 5 sons, Mark, Burnell, Kent, Willie and Lamar Lyons all of Racine.  5 daughters: Willie Mae Hill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Suvilla, Burnett of Racine, Wisconsin and Polly and Carline of Minnesota. 31 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren.  Survived by one sister-n-law Pastor Stella Johnson. She is proceeding in death by: Mother and Father, Mr. Bill and Mrs. Emma Williams, 3 sisters: Lillie Mae, Ida Mae and Ruby Mae. 2 brothers: TA and QT.  She was also proceeded in death by 2 children: Jerome Williams and Toni Ann. Mother had enough love to spread around and then some.  Heaven has gained out Angel and heaven rejoices.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 , for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.   A service celebrating her life and Homegoing take place place at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Buddy Vinson officiating.  Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Service Details

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

A service celebrating her life and Homegoing take place place at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Buddy Vinson officiating.  Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.