Lillie Beazley O’Tyson, 82, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12 2012. Mrs. O’Tyson, a native of Augusta GA, was a member of the Trinity Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta where she glorified God in many church activities. In 1965, Mrs. O’Tyson was chosen as Woman of the Year by the Junior Women’s League. Lillie was a true ‘servant’ to all those who knew and needed her.
Family members include her beloved husband of 60 years , Elbert Jack O’Tyson; daughters Beverly Majanovic and husband Mahi of Martinez, Barbara Aton and husband Keyes of Grapevine Texas; son Elbert Jack O’Tyson, Jr. of Martinez; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11:00am at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Special thanks to the care from all the staff at University Healthcare Heart & Vascular Institute and thanks to Drs. Boone, McDonald, and Watts. The family wants to express their deepest thanks to all of her friends who helped Lillie through her challenging times.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Bible Class at First Presbyterian Church, 642 Telfair St., Augusta GA 30901.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening, January 13 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com