Born in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Tyrell was a daughter of the Daniel Blackwell of Bluffton, SC and the late Romaine Houser Blackwell. Her hobbies included bowling, cake decorating, singing, sewing, crafts, reading, playing cards and working puzzles. She loved decorating for every holiday and spending time with her two grandchildren.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Tyrell was preceded in death by her son, Neil Thomas Pellum.
Survivors, in addition to her father, include husband, Jim Tyrell of Athens; daughter, Tracy Hodges (Timothy) of Commerce; stepmother, Claire Blackwell of Bluffton, SC; brothers, Danny Blackwell (Lynn) of Ridgeland, SC and Troy Blackwell (Kathy) of Rocky River, OH; sister, Stephanie Mier (Norman) of Illinois; two grandchildren, Hayden Hodges and Haylee Hodges.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7 at 1 p.m. at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dave Smith officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., prior to the service.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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