Karen Sue Lyons Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen Sue Lyons (Punta Gorda, Florida), whose life came to an end on April 13, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Sue Lyons to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wayne Shafer and Dorothy Shafer (Haines); her brother Steven Shafer; and her husband Dr. Roy E. Lyons. She is survived by: her daughter Robin Testerman (Reed); her stepchildren, Kathryn Marie (Lyons) McNish (Albert) and Roy Lyons Jr.; her brother Terry Shafer; her grandchildren, Sean Testerman (Jennifer), Kelly (Testerman) and Layne (Matt); and her stepgranddaughter Maggie (Cambron) Pittman (Ben). She is also survived by six great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Karen's name to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County on their website https://www.awlshelter.org or by check to: AWL, 3519 Drance Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 (Karen Lyons on the memo line), an organization that honored her lifelong love of animals.
