Mrs. Lyons was born August 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY. She is the daughter of the late Harry and the late Sophie (Metzinger) Nielsen. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Susan Strauss (Lawrence), the late Richard and Patricia ToKarz. Loving mother-in-law of Donna. Proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Shirley Dyckman. She was employed by Burlington Industries, NYC, NY as an Executive Secretary. Visitation hours will be Saturday, December 12 from 2 - 6 pm at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc., 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. The Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held 5:30 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc., 603 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY. Private Cremation.