Lyons, Melissa (Nies) "Missy" age 51 of Troy, OH died Thursday, January 17, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1961 in Troy, OH to Joseph and Pat (Gilliam) Nies, Jr. Missy attended Tippecanoe High Schooland was formerly employed by Rick Stum Masonry in Tipp City. Preceded in death by her dad Joseph Nies, Jr. Surviving are her beloved husband of 35 years Lawrence "Butch" Lyons; her mother Pat Nies, of Bryan, TX; her sons Andy and his wife Lisa Lyons, Tipp City and Eric Lyons, Tipp City; sister Teresa and her husband Michael Conn, New Carlisle; and Shelley Nies, Blanco, TX. and her very special grandbabies Luke and Max Lyons whom she so dearly loved. Her special loves were camping, cooking, country music, and especially her family and close friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 22, 2012 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 West Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371. Pastor Randy King officiating with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation will be on Tuesday beginning at 11:00 am until time of service at 2:00 pm all at Frings and Bayliff. www.fringsandbayliff.com