Marcena M. Lyon, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Mrs. Lyon, the former Marcena Marie Ackles, was born January 6, 1939 in Trenton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Edwards) Ackles. She attended grade school in Trenton and High School in Mt. Pleasant. In 1955, Marcena was united in marriage to Paul Howard Lyon. Mr. Lyon preceded in death in 2017.
Marcena was a longtime homemaker raising her family. She enjoyed to cook and bake for her family. Paul and Marcena shared a deep love of traveling in their later years. The always had a trailer in tow as they visited a number of places nationwide. They wintered often in Mississippi and Florida. Marcena was especially fond of the beach, where she had amassed her collection of sea shells.
Those thankful in sharing in Marcena’s life include her two sons and their wives -Mark (Tami) Lyon and Jeff (Debra) Lyon, all of Mt. Pleasant; 5 grandchildren – Dustin (Nicki) Lyon, Jaime (Peter) West, Blake (Heather) Lyon, Mindy (Zach) Byrum and Nick Lyon; and four great grandchildren – Evelyn and Isabelle Byrum, and Axel and Cade Lyon.
Marcena’s parents, husband, sister Donna McAllister and brother Harold Ackles, Sr., precede her in death.
A private family graveside funeral service for Mrs. Lyon will be held at the White Oak Cemetery, rural Rome, IA, where interment will take place. Father Dustin Lyon will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the White Oak Church and Cemetery.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Marcena and her family.
Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com