Mobile, Alabama
Jun 23, 1939 – Jun 20, 2019 (Age 79)
Velma Barnes Tyrance was born June 23, 1939 and departed this life on June 20, 2019. She was born to the late Sophia (Nichols) and Mack Barnes, Sr., in Alabama. She graduated from McIntosh High School, Valedictorian, class of 1956. After graduation, Velma attended the renown Tuskegee University....
Read MoreThe Bread of Speech Choir (Salem Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska; Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus) extends our deepest condolences to the family and dear friends of Sis. Velma Tyrance. We were blessed by her presence and participation and she will be missed. May God hold you close and may His comfort give you peace. --Sis. Velma Jean Sanders, BOLSC Director
Velma Jean Sanders
June 30, 2019 | Omaha, NE
Velma was my classmate, at McIntosh Union High School, So sorry to hear about her passing,. So sorry I missed the Funeral. To the family You have my condolences and my prayers.
Ceola Thomas
June 30, 2019 | Mobile, AL
Ms. Tyrance was a great teacher. She helped me as an undergrad student at N.C. A&T in the Social Work program. She did not take no mess and that is what I loved about her.She will be missed.
-Terrence J. Martin (Class of 2000)
June 28, 2019
Ms. Tyrance was a great teacher. She helped me as an undergrad student at N.C. A&T in the Social Work program. She did not take no miss and that is what I loved about her.She will be missed.
-Terrence J. Martin (Class of 2000)
June 27, 2019
Ms.Tyrance was a phenomenal professor who taught with so much compassion. I'm blessed to have had the opportunity to have her as my educator at the illustrious North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.May you rest peacefully in paradise ❤
Toccaro Medley Jordan
June 26, 2019 | McLeansville, NC | Teacher
Ms.Tyrance was absolutely amazing. She believed in, encouraged and prepared me for the real world. That was the first time I received that level of support from an educator. May she continue to Rest In Peace ❤
Cassandra McNeil
June 26, 2019 | Wilmington, NC | Student
Im so thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from this wonderful educator while a student at North Carolina A&T State University. Ms. Tyrance was a rock in our department. She was truly a phenomenal woman. You are appreciated Maam. God Bless her.
Akeeda Richmond Sampson
June 26, 2019 | Fayetteville, NC | Student
I am saddened to learn of Mrs. Tyrances passing. She was my professor at NC A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. I will never forget that effort that she put into propelling me onto my career path. I pray that God will comfort her family and all who knew and loved her.❤
Camille Banks-Prince
June 25, 2019 | Winston-Salem, NC | Student
