A celebration of the life of Gertrude Echols Tyler, 88, of Washington was held Thursday, September 4, 2008, in the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert and Rev. George Wright officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Monday, September 1, at Heritage Health Care in Washington.
Mrs. Tyler was born March 23, 1920, in Philomath in Oglethorpe County. She was the widow of Richard Alexander Tyler. She was a faithful and devoted member of the First United Methodist Church; the Willing Workers Sunday School Class; the Young At Heart group; past-president of Woodmen of the World Lodge 1026; and was a emeritus member of the Washington Pilot Club. She was a past-president of the Morning Circle of United Methodist Women and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. She was instrumental in starting the Food Pantry in Washington and was an active volunteer for many years. She was elected Wilkes County Woman of the Year in 1962.
Pallbearers included Blaine Tyler, Russell Tyler, Brad Tyler, Alex Tyler, Dee Lindsey, and Perry Echols. Members of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 518, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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