Carolyn Jean Lyda Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituary

Carolyn Jean Lyda

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Carolyn Jean Lyda</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Spartanburg, SC:&nbsp; Carolyn Jean Lyda, 73 of Spartanburg, SC, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 53 years Dan Lyda.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>In addition to her husband she is also survived by two sons, Wayne Lyda (Tricia) and Todd Lyda (Brandy); four grandchildren, Taylor (Rathanak), Alston (Savannah), Thad and Lydia Grace; and two great grandchildren Mia and Harper, all of whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents Horace and Louise Taylor; and her sister Barbara Weathers.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Jean was retired from the Sunshine House after 40 years. She had a love for children that could never be denied. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church for nearly 50 years where she served as Sunday School teacher and custodian. She loved spending time in the mountains, at the beach, and finding new restaurants with her husband Dan. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and will treasure her memory forever.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>A special thanks to all the staff and nurses who took time to care for her during her battle with cancer.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Graveside service will be 11:00am at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Thursday, April 21, 2022 officiated by Rev. Bob Buhl.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Memorial made be made in her memory to St. Jude&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105</strong></span></span></p>
November 12, 1948 - April 19, 202211/12/194804/19/2022
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Miss Eileen Mostiler
April 23, 2022
I worked with Jean and helped rear her two sons at the child care center oh so many years ago. Jean was always so willing to go the extra mile and do whatever it took to see that the children were well loved and cared for. . Im do sorry for your loss.
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Lisa McKinney
April 20, 2022
I met Jean in church and my first thought was how beautiful she was with her lovely clothes and a pretty summer tan. But then I was able to see her in action as a Christian and devoted church member and I learned how incredibly beautiful she was on the inside. It has bee... Continue Reading
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Teresa Bray
April 20, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your lost. Jean was a lovely lady and she will be missed dearly.
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Kim Ridings
April 20, 2022
I am so thankful I knew Ms Jean. In her time working in the nursery at St Paul Preschool, she loved on so many kids. Ms. Jean, thank you for blessing us here at St Paul ️
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Jerry and Lisa Griffin
April 20, 2022
Thinking of you guys during this difficult time. Our prayers are with the family
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The staff at Bobo Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
April 20, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Carolyn. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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