Brenda Bartlett Tyson, age 76, of Lavonia, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.
Born November 25, 1943, in Hart County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Frank "Buddy" Bartlett and Eula Grace (Vickery) Bartlett. After High School, she worked for and retired from Northeast Georgia Bank, where she was the operations manager. Mrs. Tyson was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband: Clelland A. Tyson; son: Brian C. Tyson; grandchildren: Brandt Bartlett Tyson and Charles Andrew "Charlie" Tyson; and brother: Larry G. Bartlett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Stephen Bartlett "Bart" Tyson; and sister: Martha Ann (Bartlett) Foster.
A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Although the family will not be present, the body will lie in state Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A video of the service can be viewed on Brenda's tribute page at stricklandfh.com Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Due to the current community health crisis no visitation or public service will be held at this time. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements.