Mavis Marie Tyson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mavis Marie Tyson (Forest, Mississippi), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on August 20, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mavis Marie Tyson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jim Pilgrim and Ella Pilgrim; her brothers, Billy Pilgrim, James Pilgrim, Prentis Pilgrim and Edward Pilgrim (Joe Bob); and her great grandchildren, Briggs and Lew Beckett.
She is survived by: her husband Gary Lynn Tyson; her children, Charles (Bo), Harrison (Dawn) of Clyde, NC, Glynda Grandquest of Mobile, AL, Shalaine Scott (Kenneth) of Kosciusko, MS, Michelle Jones (Derek) of Flora, MS, Steven Tyson (Rachel) of Brandon, MS and Wendy Snow (Rodney) of Spring Hill; her grandchildren, Chuckie, Ashley, Kelley, Morgan, Lindsay, Abby, Hannah, Logan, Evan, Jordan and Jacob; and her sisters, Jimmie Atkinson (Jimmy Joe) of Morton, MS and Mittie Barfoot (Bob) of Pearl, MS.. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren who all knew her as "Nana" or "Great Nana".
