In loving memory of Willie Mae Banks Tyrone of Kenedy, Texas, who departed this world on September 6, 2025 at the age of 96. Willie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Mae Banks Tyrone to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Banks (Biological Father) and Effie Tyler (Mother); her husband Rhode Tyrone Sr.; and her siblings, Virginia Banks, Luvertia Gibbs, Joe Hill Jr., Effie Hill, Maggie Hill, Johnny Bass Jr., George Bass, O'Daniel Bass, Samuel Bass of Alexander Carl, Charles Bass, Mildred Mathews, Gloria Jean Shelton and Baby Boy Bass (Died).
She is survived by: her children, Rhode Tyrone Jr. of Kenedy, Linda Tyrone-Williams of Kenedy and Lawrence Tyrone (Gabi) of Skidmore; and her siblings, Gregory Bass (Ann) of Houston, Mary Bass of Houston, TX, Lee Bass (Linda) of Rosharon, TX, Frank Bass (Emmie) of South Carolina and Viola Bass-Calvin of Houston, TX.. She is also survived by relatives: 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren 5 Great-Great Grandchildren and uncountable Nieces, Nephews, Cousins.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel (420 W Live Oak St, Kenedy, TX 78119). A procession will be held on Tuesday, September 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.