Sammie Ruth Tyler's Obituary
Sammie Ruth Vernon Tyler, 94, of Conway, passed away on February 17, 2015. She was born December 13, 1920, in Gladewater, Texas to the late Sam L. Vernon and Susanna Horton Vernon. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, S. Leonard Tyler and her brother Carroll Vernon.
Mrs. Tyler was a member of the Highway 65 Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and hosting friends in her home. One of her most recent accomplishments was her Honorary Degree from Freed–Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. Sammie was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Mrs. Tyler is survived by her son, Samuel Leonard Tyler II of Conway; two daughters, Derinda Slone and husband Sandy of Nacogdoches, Texas, Lynette Sams and husband Kevin of Conway; grandchildren, Sam Tyler III of El Dorado, Arkansas, Chad Slone and wife Erin of Keller, Texas, Amy Hensarling and husband Bryan of Roanoke, Texas, Tyler Sams and wife Audrey of Gladewater, Texas, Lindsey Churchill and husband Caleb of Bronx, New York; great-grandchildren, Cole and Cody Slone; Molly, Kaden and Lexi Hensarling and two more on the way; a niece, Ann Houchen of Fort Worth, Texas and many other loving family members and friends.
A local funeral service will be held at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015. Serving as pallbearers will be Sam Tyler III, Chad Slone, Tyler Sams, Cole Slone, Bryan Hensarling and Caleb Churchill. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Cody Slone, Kaden Hensarling and Jeff Carlin. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Additional service will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Longview Texas at 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015.
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