Ruth Livesay Tyler

December 24, 1929 - August 25, 2020

Ruth Livesay Tyler, 90, of Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 25, 2020. She has been lovingly reunited with her beloved children, Mark Andrew Tyler, who passed away in 1980, and Stacy Lea Tyler, who passed away in 2013. She is survived by her loyal and loving daughter, Lisa Lynne Tyler of Bluefield, WV; sister, Frances (Charles) Derenge of Bluefield, WV; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Glen (Martha) Livesay of Hinton, WV; and sister Agnes (Bruce) Sorensen of Austin, TX. Mrs. Tyler was born December 24, 1929 in Williamsburg, WV to Harry Coe Livesay and Pearl Alma Cockerham who worked as Postmaster and Assistant Postmaster in Williamsburg. After graduating from Concord’s Teaching College in 1959, Ruth taught for nine years in Greenbrier County. She moved to Florida, got married, and taught in Palm Beach County until she retired in December 1995. In keeping with Ruth’s wishes, she will be cremated. There will be no services at this time, but something will be planned for the future. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Ruth Livesay Tyler. “I will always be grateful for my Mother’s unconditional love and devotion to her children. She was a beautiful, kind, and caring person to all that knew her. Soar on wings like eagles, Mom.”