Shirley Mae Tyus Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Mae Tyus in Roseville, California, born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 82, on December 12, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Mae Tyus or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Ford and James Ford; and her sister Lillie Ford Williams. She is survived by: her child During; her brothers, James Copeland (Camille), Clarence Copeland (Janise), Robert Ford (Wanda) and Cornell Ford (Lisa); her husband John Tyus; her daughters, Shirley, Tonya Tyus Parker and Sherdina Tyus Thomas; her sons-in-law, Terry Parker and Grover Thomas; her grandchildren, Torrean, Melissa Tyus, Tevin Tyus and Serena Tyus; and her great grandchildren, Hali, Derrick, Tevin II, Nova and True. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.