Francis “Polly” Pauline Lyons

Francis Pauline “Polly” Lyons, 90, of Beaumont, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on October 30, 1926, to Vida Wells Mitchell and Thomas Allen Mitchell, in Zavalla.

Polly was a lifelong resident of Beaumont and worked side by side with her husband, Red, her entire life. Polly was involved in the restaurant business in the early 1950’s at the Ridgewood and Castle Motels. Some of Beaumont’s finest back in the day. She also founded Chemax Corporation with Max and helped to run it for over 40 years. As our family matriarch, she was lovingly known as “Great” and Miss Polly to everyone else. Polly was a part of the Mary Howell Garden Club, Quilt Guild, and the Wednesday Lunch Bunch.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Lyons of Victoria; daughters, Pam Lewis of Beaumont; Becky Hinshaw and her husband, Rex of Houston; and Sandy Lyons and her husband, Jerry Hansen, of Fort Davis; and grandson, Dennis Lyons, Jr. of Houston.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Max “Red” Lyons and son-in-law, Ben Lewis. 

A gathering of Mrs. Lyons’ family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A private family graveside will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Many thanks to her beloved sitters, Mae Paul, Paige Sonnier, Rachel Robinette, Maria Anderson, Camille Nelson, and Ashley Nelson.