Mrs. Jeanne Eleanor Tyrrell, age 99, formerly of Douglasville, GA passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mrs. Tyrrell was born September 23, 1919 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She was the owner of The Mary Jeanne Yarn Shop and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing. Jeanne also enjoyed China painting and playing cards. She and her husband were founding members of Heritage Baptist Church and very active in the church. Jeanne was a trained soloist and pianist. Her favorite pastime however, was spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Tyrrell, brothers, Bill and Art Maitland, and her parents, Harry and Flossie Maitland.
Surviving her is her son, Mark (Diann) Tyrrell; grandchildren, Jeff (Holly) Tyrrell and Jenni (Joel) Sickert; great-grandchildren, Clint Sickert, Kevin Sickert, Daniel Sickert, Jack Tyrrell and Luke Tyrrell as well as nephews Neil(Terrie) Maitland, Bill(Sandi) Maitland, Rick Maitland and Ivan(Debbie) Paterson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 12 until 1 o’clock pm. A memorial service will follow at 1 o’clock pm in the Rosehaven Chapel. Inurnment will take place in Rose Haven Cemetery.
The family with also receive friends Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Duluth First United Methodist Church, Duluth, GA at 12:30 and a service will follow at 1 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jeanne’s memory to Heritage Baptist Church, 8800 Rose Ave, Douglasville, GA 30134.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246
