Helen Tyler Gibbons

GIBBONS, Helen Tyler Born 1909 in Fulton, KY, she is preceded in death by her parents, John Kincaid and Lula Tyler; her sister, Mary Tyler Burns and her husband, Melvin Ollie Gibbons. Known to her first and second grade students at Turner and Glencliff Schools as Miss Tyler, she was a beloved teacher in Metro for many years, retiring in 1974. She was an active member of the Fidelis Class at First Baptist church in Nashville, the Women's Club of Nashville and ADK Sorority. Mrs. Gibbons was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rock City Chapter and served as Worthy Matron, and many other offices in the organization. She was a member of the Past Matron's Association. She was a graduate of Murray State University. Mrs. Gibbons is survived by her niece, Suzanne Burns and cousin, Anne Hood, as well as many friends. Funeral services will be on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., with visitation on Saturday from 2-6 p.m., at BRENTWOOD-ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 9010 Church Street East, Brentwood, TN (615) 373-3040.