Julia Lee (Jubie) Tyre, 97, of Tallahassee passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born in Columbia County, FL on March 18, 1921 to the late Perry L. Smith and Nancy Harper. She was the oldest of three sisters and two brothers who all preceded her in death. Julia was happily married for 56 years to the late Jerome V. Tyre, Sr.
Julia and her husband were founding members of the Thomasville Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed helping with the children at the Light House Children's Home. She had a wonderful spirit, never meeting a stranger. Julia was blessed with a "green thumb" and a passion for gardening and flowers. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, raising three sons. During her last years, Julia was lovingly cared for by her son, Paul, his fiancée, Gale, and Gale’s son, Gus.
Julia is survived by her sons, Danny (Debbie), Van and Paul (Gale); grandchildren, Shelly, Kelley and Jaydyn; and great-grandson, Landon.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 6 at 1pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd, Tallahassee, FL with funeral services beginning at 2pm.
While able, Julia enjoyed going to the senior center and visiting with friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303.
