Barbara Jeanette Tyus

Barbara Jeanette Tyus, age 91, passed away Friday evening, December 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Graceville, Florida on August 3, 1933 and was a resident of Dothan, Alabama since 1985. Barbara was a devoted and loyal Pastor’s Wife for over 50 years, and a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Family and service to her church were her love and passion. She was an accomplished pianist and accordionist, and loved to praise the Lord with music.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Reverend Harold Lloyd Tyus, her parents Tower Stevens and Corine Grant Stevens, brothers Billy Stevens and Jack Stevens, and sister Vivian Stevens Creel.

She is survived by her son Bing Tyus (Debbie) of Lake Wales, Florida; daughter Lomell Taylor (David) of Graceville, Florida; son Max Tyus (Regina) of Pierson, Florida; grandsons Jeremy Tyus (Nicole) and Shane Taylor, granddaughters Emily Stegall (Barry), Tyla Rizzolo (Angelo) and Beth Davis; four great-grandchildren Hannah and Gavin Stegall, and Henley and Cora Tyus, as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 12, at 1 p.m. (CST) at the Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Dothan with Reverend Eddie Crutchfield officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (CST) in the chapel. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Dothan.

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