Esther Lee Tyler was born on February 16, 1939 in the community of Kings Ferry, Florida to Mrs. Cora Lee Timmons and the late George Timmons, Sr.
In her early years she was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Kings Ferry, Florida under the leadership of Rev. J. L. Hall where she served on the Deaconess Board and the Usher Board. In later years she served as the Usher Board President for 15 years and she was Usher Board #2 President. In 1986 God did something special for her one night in a tent revival led under Bishop Tomlin at the home of Rev. Jerald J. Thomas. She received Salvation and fire for doing the will of the Lord.
Esther received her education in the Nassau County School System where she attended Pine Forest Community School and graduated in the class of 1957. She was employed through the state of Florida working for Welcome to Florida Center in Yulee, Florida for 22 years. She also worked in her spare time as a housekeeper for many families in the Hilliard Community and First Baptist Church of Hilliard.
Esther was well known for being a hardworking woman, a phenomenal gardener who loved flowers, and testifying about the saving power of Jesus Christ. She was loved by everyone in the community.
Esther was preceded in death by her father, the late George Timmons, Sr. and brother, John Lewis Timmons. She leaves to cherish in memory her children, Kenneth Tyler, Sharon Tyler-Mitchell, Sylvia G. Tyler, Charlene Mainor and Josetta Lawson (Robert Sr.); stepson, Lewis Tyler; grandchildren, Tieish Mitchell, Michael Taylor, Jr., Robert Lawson, Jr.; one great grandson, Knox Lee Rea; mother, Cora Lee Timmons; two brothers, George Timmons, Jr. (Mercedes) and Jerry Timmons, Sr. (Anita); sister-in-law, Anna Timmons; her friends who were like sisters, Agnes Scipio, Dorothy Richo, Altamease Thompson, Thelma Albertie, Gwen Wright, Gracie White, Edna Brown and Fran Guill; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and many sorrowful friends.
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