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Marcelle Tyson

August 31, 1931 — August 22, 2020

Marcelle Tyson

Marcelle Tyson

Mrs. Marcelle Sanders Tyson died Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born August 31, 1931, and was preceded in death by her father Charles Sanders, mother Evelyn Richardson, husband: Thomas H. Tyson, son: Thomas Rike Tyson, brother: Michael Sanders and sister: Velma Charlene Sanders. She is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marcelle was employed at DuPont until retirement, had a pilot’s license, loved boating and traveling. She was known for her quick wit, sweet smile, and kind and compassionate spirit. She was a classy lady.
Thanks to the loving care provided by Benton House in Augusta, where she resided for the last two years.
A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating. Entombment will follow at Westover Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, Marcelle requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society: 2607 Commons Blvd, Augusta, GA 30909.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com .
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