Barbara H Lyon

BORDENTOWN - Barbara H. Lyon, 92, of Bordentown, passed away peacefully at her home March 22, 2024 after a fall in November 2023.

Barbara Ann Hilsman was born October 9, 1931 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of Frank and Bertha Hilsman. She and her younger brother Al were raised in the Atlanta area. Barbara graduated from the Napsonian School in 1949 and attended Agnes Scott College.

Barbara was married to Fred William Lyon, Jr. in May of 1953. She worked for Retail Credit Company a short time before becoming a full time mother. They had two children, Anne and Scott. They lived in Decatur and Stone Mountain, Georgia, and moved to Freehold, New Jersey in 1970.

While living in Atlanta, Barbara was a member of Mount Carmel Christian Church. After moving to Freehold, Barbara became an active member of Hope Lutheran Church in Freehold. She volunteered at Open Door food pantry. Barbara worked at the Daily Racing Form in East Windsor from 1976 until 1995. In 1997, she moved to Bordentown, New Jersey, to be closer to her daughter. Barbara then worked part-time at the Bordentown Library until 2013. She enjoyed using her artistic skills to create bulletin boards and displays at the library.

Barbara was preceded in death by her three infant grandchildren and by her son, William Scott Lyon (Joann).

She is survived by her daughter Anne (Steven Fithian), her brother Albert (Judy) and their family, and her dear friends.

A memorial service and celebration of Barbara’s life will take place at a later date. Private interment will take place at Christ Church in Bordentown.

Arrangements will be made by the Bordentown Home for Funerals in Bordentown, NJ. Flowers are welcome, but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bordentown City Cats or Bordentown Library.