First Baptist Church
401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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First Baptist Church
401 Yaupon St.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
11:00am
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Martha "Marty" Nelle Tyson

of Lake Jackson, TX

May 9, 1931 - August 14, 2020


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Roman's 14:8

"For if we live, we live to the Lord and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's."

On Friday August 14, 2020, Martha (Marty) Nelle Tyson of Lake Jackson, TX transitioned from her earthly life of 89 years into her eternal life with her Heavenly Father. Martha was a beautiful, kind, loving, compassionate, Christian woman with a quick wit and sense of humor, who devoted herself to the Lord, her family, friends and her piano students who she taught for 60 years. She was devoted in sharing her love of music. She was born in Asheville, NC in 1931, Moved to Freeport Texas as a child and married the love of her life, Harley Tyson August 27, 1949.

Marty was the first pianist, organist, and Charter Member of Willow Drive Baptist Church, where she also served on several committees as well as taught Sunday school for many years. She served on various committees, and was always willing to help out as needed with her church family. She was a current member of First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson.

Marty was always her kids' and grandkids' biggest fan. She always put her husband, children and family first and foremost in her life, along with her devotion to her eternal lord and savior.

Many of them that knew her, knew how much she loved to travel, shop, and spend Tuesday nights with her very special friends.

Marty always knew how to find the good in a person and how to overcome the shortcomings of others. She lived life to the fullest and laughed often. She loved very much.

Marty was proceeded in death by her husband of 52 years Harley Louis Tyson, her parents Roy and Maggie Wilson and brother in law Lee Dale Jones.

She is survived by her three children, Ronald M. Tyson, Crawfordville, FL, Mary Tyson McGaughey (Larry) Lake Jackson, TX, Denise Tyson Pfeil (Chuck) Kerrville, TX, Five Grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, loving sister Mary Jones., Brownsville, TX and numerous very special friends.

Pallbearers will be; Nathan McGaughey, Corey McGaughey, Larry McGaughey, Chuck Pfeil, Valerie Streater, Master Srg Ron Paul Tyson and Joshua Tyson.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service August 18, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson, with a viewing preceding the service at 10 a.m., at the same. Martha requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cowboy Church of Orange County, 673 FM 1078, Orange, Texas 77632.

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6 Condolence(s)
Melissa Williams David
Woodland Park, CO
Monday, August 24, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs.Tyson's passing. She was a family friend for many, many years and my piano teacher for almost 10 years. She was a sweet lady who was patient and kind, and I was so fortunate to know and learn from her. My prayers and sympathies for her family. I know she will be greatly missed.

Mary Wilson Jones
Bownsville, TX
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Marty is my precious Sister..I'm so thankful that our Heavenly gave us such a long and wonderful earthly life together! I'm looking forward to our Forever together! 🙏🏻❤️

Bill and Elaine Winniford
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

I am so grateful I could consider myself a friend of Marty. We played music together for many years, getting together to rehearse duets, as well as regular Sunday morning music. In recent years we managed to go to a few local concerts together. Marty knew how to look on the bright side, and was a pleasure to be around. And now, she is truly experiencing the bright side! In her Savior's presence, all is well!

Holly Jones
Victoria, TX
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

I can't find the words to express how sorry I am and how much Marty will be missed. She was kind, thoughtful and generous of spirit. Ron, Mary and Denise - she was so proud of all of her children and would light up telling us about all of your adventures and family happenings. I will never ever hear a piano being played and not smile and think about Aunt Marty with that twinkle in her eye❤️.Holly

Stan & Martha Nell Busick
Waco, TX
Monday, August 17, 2020

We know you loved your Lord and Savior and lived for Him. This is evident in your obituary written by your beloved family. I wish we could have known you better and we look forward to that opportunity later in eternity! Our families joined through the marriage of your beloved granddaughter, Valerie & our son Dax , their precious girls your great granddaughters and our granddaughters Hannah & Paisley. RIP with JESUS IN PARADISE! We'll be there with you someday, looking forward to reunion of intimacy. God's Blessings of peace &comfort to your entire family, in His Love.

Ann and Chuck Sardegna
Germantown, WI
Monday, August 17, 2020

Dear Denise Chuck and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
Please know that we send our love and will be there in Spirit tomorrow.
Sending love and hugs, Denis.
💙🙏🏻. Ann and Chuck and Family