MARTINSVILLE, IN — The Morgan County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the next of kin of a woman who was found deceased at the Holiday Inn Express on the south side of Martinsville on Wednesday. Authorities have identified the woman as 62-year-old Christina Georgianna Lyons.
According to documentation discovered at the scene, Christina was believed to have been homeless, though a driver’s license found in her possession listed an address in Bloomington, Indiana. Officials are now working to notify any family members or loved ones who may not yet be aware of her passing.
The Morgan County Coroner’s Office is leading the effort to confirm her identity and locate relatives. Anyone with information regarding Christina’s family or background is urged to contact the coroner’s office at 812-821-0149 or via email at mpellismdi@gmail.com.
While the official cause of death has not yet been released, the discovery of Christina’s passing has prompted reflection and compassion from the local community. Her story serves as a solemn reminder of the silent struggles faced by many individuals who experience homelessness and isolation — lives that too often end quietly and unnoticed.
Those who knew Christina or may have crossed paths with her remember her as a kind, soft-spoken woman who faced life’s hardships with quiet resilience. She was known to be independent, often keeping to herself, but always polite and gracious in her interactions. Though her circumstances in recent years may have been difficult, Christina’s life, like every life, was meaningful and deserving of remembrance.
Community members have expressed sadness upon hearing the news, with several local advocates emphasizing the importance of extending compassion and outreach to vulnerable individuals in need of shelter, care, and connection.
As efforts continue to locate Christina’s family, the coroner’s office and local agencies hope that those who knew her will come forward to share her story — to ensure that she is remembered not just for the circumstances of her passing, but for the person she was.
Rest in Peace, Christina Georgianna Lyons.
May you find eternal peace and comfort. Though your journey ended quietly, your life will be remembered with dignity, love, and respect.
If you have any information about Christina’s relatives or friends, please reach out to the Morgan County Coroner’s Office at 812-821-0149 or email mpellismdi@gmail.com.
