Susie Lee Murrell Tyler-Carter

Celebrating the Life of Susie Lee Murrell Tyler Susie Lee Murrell Tyler, also known as Susie Lee, Mother Tyler, Ms. Sue, Sue, Auntie to family and friends; Moma, Moma Susie and Grandmoma Susie to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren earned her wings August 1, 2016. Susie was born March 18, 1939 in Stanton, TN to the late Willie Murrell, Sr, and Vernell Shepard. She was the sixth of eight children, six who have preceded her in death – brothers: Calvin, Sr., Willie, Jr., and Alfred Murrell; Sisters: Mary McCloskey, Ester Mae Bailey, and Lillian Washington. Susie accepted Christ at a very young age while attending the original location of Corinthian Baptist Church on 10th Street with her late father and former Deacon Willie Murrell, Sr. Susie later joined Corinthian Baptist Church in 1950. Prior to her failing health, she served in many capacities at Corinthian (Golden Jubliee & Senior Saints Choirs, Teacher of Vacation Bible School, Sunday School & BTU, Missionary Ministry, and the Pastoral Selection Committee – were she would frequently say how much she loved working with the late Doyle Jones, Sr.) Susie loved Corinthian and dearly loved her Pastors, especially her most recent Pastor. She would often refer to Pastor Larry J. Houston "as her other son." Susie was a proud graduate of "The Central High School." Susie earned an Associate of Science Degree from JCC, and also matriculated in Early Childhood Education, Dental Hygiene and Private Health Care. Susie was known as a songbird throughout Kentucky and never was ashamed to let her light shine. Susie was a past member of the local Quartet Association, and was often called on for solos and to be the Mistress of Ceremony for local singing group's annual days. And what a MC she was "a small tough piece of leather well put together who knew the good Lord." When Susie's name is mentioned people reflect instantly on her servant's heart. She would give you the shirt off her back, and would say "I will give you anything but my children." Others would reflect on her "Susie Style" which included fancy hats, accessories, clothing, gloves, scarfs, shoes, and bright colors. While others would say, "Susie always made you feel that you were the only one she was helping to get you through a blah day." Yet, she never had a problem with standing up for what was right, even if she had to stand alone. Susie was selfless, family oriented and loved to see her family succeed. She didn't brag much but was very proud of her late nephew Grover Washington, Jr. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would often ask for her famous corn pudding and old-fashioned skillet cooked cornbread for family gatherings. Susie leaves her Family Legacy to her children: Dr. Rev. Keith Tyler, Sr (Ronica), only daughter Kimberly Sickles (Ronald, Sr.), and Kamurrell Tyler, grandchildren: Keith Tyler, Jr., Chiquita Tyler, Terkeisha Tyler, Kimberlee Sickles, Ronald Sickles, Jr., Ki'Ron Sickles, Naheim Syndab Tyler (preceded her in death), and Journee Tyler; great grandchildren: Kyrell Tagaloa Sickles, Kylei Tyler, Keith Tyler III, and Kylenn Sickles, one sister Callie Burton (Cleveland), two step sisters Nellie Watterson, and Juanita Williams, one step brother Ernest Martin, Jr. (preceded her in death) a loving and devoted friend Rev. Arthur Stovall, Jr, a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 11am -1pm Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Corinthian Baptist Church, 1916 W. Jefferson St. with the funeral service to follow at 1pm. Burial will be in Louisville Cemetery.

Susie Lee Murrell Tyler-Carter

March 18, 1939 - August 1, 2016