Virginia Tyler, age 75, of Kentwood, formerly of Lowell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, John Hembree of Houston, TX. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Tyler, her mother, Ruth Hembree (96 years old) of Houston TX; her brother, Gene Hembree of Hugo, OK; her children, John (Kara) Meade, Megan (Meade) VanSolkema, Scott (Camille) Tyler, Kecia Tyler, Ryan Tyler, Megan Tyler and Michael (Amanda) Tyler. Virginia was deeply loved by her 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 11 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4351 Parnell Rd, Ada, MI 49301. Rev. Thomas Cavera, Presiding. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Virginia’s family will receive visitors Friday, April 12 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM with a Rosary Service at 7 PM at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to God’s Kitchen, 303 S. Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or the School of Missionary Aviation Technology, 84 E. Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846.
