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Rosa Mae Tyner, 67
The Tyner Family is saddened to announce the passing of Rosa Mae Tyner. She passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 in her birthplace of Troy, Alabama.
The Tyner Family is saddened to announce the passing of Rosa Mae Tyner. She passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 in her birthplace of Troy, Alabama. She was 67.
Ms. Tyner was a beloved boss and co-worker in ILWU Local 91. She served as the first dispatcher for ILWU Local 10.
She was born on Feb. 16, 1954.
After her retirement in 2012, she returned to her roots in Troy, Alabama.
She was known as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She showed boundless love for everyone she came in contact.
The baby sister of the late Congressman John Lewis, she gave a moving tribute to her brother during nationally publicized services.
Her family, friends and community mourn her loss.
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