Suzanne Parris Lyon

Suzanne Parris Lyon, 65, of Kingsport, passed away March 8, 2016 at her home in Johnson City, TN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, doting "G-Mommy" to her grandchildren, loyal friend and colleague, and faithful servant of the Lord. Suzanne was born in Kingsport to Buster and Helen Parris on November 19, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of Lynn View High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Tennessee State University, the first in her family to earn a college degree. Suzanne retired as a registered nurse from the Hawkins County Health Department in 2006. She was a long time member of Morrison City Christian Church in Kingsport and recently Harrison Christian Church in Johnson City. She enjoyed gardening, books, singing in the church choir, shopping, trips to the beach, watching her grandchildren's sporting events, and spending time with her family. Suzanne was preceded in death by her father, Buster. Suzanne is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Michael of Johnson City; daughter, Cheyanne Lyon Hill and husband Michael of Jonesborough; son James Lyon and Tara Keener of Matthews, NC; two grandchildren Jackson Michael Hill and Anna Paxton Hill; her mother Helen Parris of Kingsport; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces. A private burial service was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 3 PM at Morrison City Christian Church in Kingsport with ministers Bob Underwood, Jerry Williams, and Brian Powell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Morrison City Christian Church at 1940 Darnell Drive, Kingsport, TN 37665 or Harrison Christian Church at 2517 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Johnson City Medical Center and Caris Healthcare for their support in her final days. Carter-Trent in Kingsport handled all of the funeral arrangements.