Obituary - Anna Schneider Tyler

TYLER, Anna Schneider, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Retirement Community, Henrico, Va., on September 17, 2022 at the age of 92. Her husband, James M. Tyler III, preceded her in death. Anna was born in Richmond, Va. on January 21 1930. She attended Richmond Public Schools for her education. In 1946, she married Jim and they began a family. Anna was homemaker, traveling to Norfolk and Arlington, Va. with her husband in his career with VEPCO. In 1964, Anna and Jim returned to Richmond area settling in western Henrico County near their families. Anna began working for the C&P Telephone Company in 1966. She retired after a 30-year career with C&P Telephone Company. Anna’s love of family was a major part of her life. She always was able to take care of her grandchildren. Each year, the family spent a week or more at different beaches or traveling to other cities in the U.S. Anna loved to spend time with her sisters and sisters-in-law throughout her life. Anna and Jim were devoted to Derbyshire Baptist Church beginning in 1964 to recent years.

Anna is survived by two sons, Norman E. “Pete” Tyler (Esther) of Arlington, Va., Bruce W. Tyler (Pat) of Richmond; four grandchildren, Cleve, Brett, Camm and Windsor; seven great-grandchildren, Brienne, Cade, Madeleine, Jordi, Gavin, Declan and Charlie. Anna is survived by her sister, Gloria Tiller; and a brother-in- law, Phillip Lowery. Anna was preceded in death by her father, John L. Schneider; her mother, Corinne T. Schneider; her stepmother, Lillian T. Schneider; two sisters, Norma S. White and Barbara S. Lowery; and her brother, John L. Schneider Jr. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in and around Richmond.

The family will receive friends and family at Bliley’s – Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., on Monday, September 26, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Celebration of Life for Anna will take place on Tuesday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Derbyshire Baptist Church Chapel, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. A social gathering will follow the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Derbyshire Baptist Church.