JANET B. LYONS, age 85, of Fenwick Island died July 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. Janet was born in Roxana, DE and was the daughter of the late Ernest Bunting and Florence Lekites Ewell and step-father Robert Wilson Ewell.

Janet graduated from Selbyville High School in 1951 and the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing in Wilmington, DE in 1954. After her marriage she lived in Claymont, DE; Puerto Ordaz and Caracas, Venezuela; Wayne, NJ; Cincinnati and Worthington, OH; before retiring in Fenwick Island 27 years ago. She worked as a registered nurse for Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati and retired from Ohio State University Hospitals in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island and a member of the prayer group. She also served on the Historical Society of Fenwick Island.

Janet always put her family first and loved all who crossed her path in life. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, nurse and friend. Her positivity and warmth spread to all who knew her. Her unrelenting selflessness when caring for those she loved was admired by all. To say that her extraordinary soul and spirit will be missed by many would be a vast understatement.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlton H. Lyons, Jr.; two sons, Keith C. Lyons and wife Nancy of Powell, OH and Wayne W. Lyons of Fenwick Island; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Macy, Abigail, Delaney and Matthew.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Conrad Bunting.

A memorial service will be held 1pm on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church. Friends may call one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Matthews By The Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Published in The Daily Times on Aug. 25, 2018