Michelle Clower Lyons

Michelle Clower Lyons, age 45, of Pilot, passed into her heavenly Home on Monday, June 27, 2016, due to complications following colon surgery.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Steven Lyons; daughter, Rylee, the joy of her life; her parents, Harless and Lola Clower; brother, Nathan Clower; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Brenda Lyons, all of Pilot; sister-in-law, Stacy Ratcliff (Raymond) of Riner; nephews, Tyler Lyons and Sawyer Walton.

Michelle was a graduate of Auburn High School and Radford University. Her employment of 24 years included serving as manager and optician of Optical-World at the New River Valley Mall. She was known for her strong work ethics and dedication to her clients, taking pride in ensuring their satisfaction.

She was a wonderful daughter, mother, and wife, reflected by the foundation of Christian values which framed her interaction with others. The demonstration of her acts of kindness and compassion, unselfishness, strength and courage defined her character. She will be missed by so many.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 12-2 p.m. at the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren. The Funeral Service will commence at 2 p.m. with Arnold Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to a memorial fund for Rylee’s college education would be appreciated. Please send c/o Lola Clower, 5193 Old Pike Road, Pilot, VA 24138.