Mary Louise Tyler

Mary Louise Tyler, 81, of South Range, Wis. and Braggs, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at her son's residence in South Range.

She was born May 4, 1931, in Braggs, Okla., daughter of Tom and Edna (Hayes) Horn.

Her work history as an elementary teacher included the states of Oklahoma, Kansas and Virginia. She taught from 1950 to 1987.

Mary enjoyed gardening and loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and students.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Jack O. Tyler in 1993; son, Mike Tyler; and sister, Johnnie Horn.

Survivors include her sons, Carl (Bernice) Tyler, South Range, Wis.; and Steve Tyler, Ocala, Fla.; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Billy (Betty) Horn, Houston, Texas, Bobbie (Jamie) Horn and Richard (Ruby) Horn, both of Muskogee, Okla.; sisters, Bettye Lou Perry, Tulsa, Okla., Ann Hopkins, Pryor, Okla., and Shirley Boyd, Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will begin at Noon until the 1 p.m. service Thursday, Nov. 1, at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior, with Rev. Mark Holmes officiating.

Should friends desire, memorials in Mary's name may be made to the Superior Food Shelf.

Sign the online guest book or send condolences, at www.downsfh.com

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