Mary Katherine Tyler

January 4, 1932 - September 13, 2020

Mary Katherine “Mary K” Tyler, 88, of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Mary K is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edgar L. Tyler, Sr.; one son, Edgar L. Tyler, Jr.; her parents, Buster and Pauline Carter; one sister, Lillie Marie Carter; and five brothers, Walter, Alvin, Ralph, Leo, and James Carter. Mary K was born on January 4, 1932, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She retired after 25 years of service from Rapides Bank and then retired from Albertson’s Grocery Store after another 25 years of service to them. Mary K loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She loved to work in the yard, cooking, fishing, knitting, and crocheting. Mary K will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Joel Tyler and wife, Kathleen, of Pineville; daughter, Katie Tyler Rougeau and husband, Anthony, of Pineville; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers honored to serve will be Chris Jardoin, Angelo “BJ” D’Angelo, Larry Alexander, Michael Lenard, Randy Carter, and Anthony Rougeau. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Carter and Danny Ivy. The Tyler Family would like to thank the nursing staff of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini E.R. staff and the 5 North Staff on the 5th floor for the love, care, and compassion they showed the Tyler Family. To extend online notes of condolence to the Tyler Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.net. Private services for Mary Tyler will be held.