Mary Elizabeth Johnson Tyson

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson Tyson passed away on April 30, 2020.  Mary was born on May 9, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to the late James Johnson Sr. and Sybil Cauthen Johnson.  She attended Second Ward High school where she participated in sports, journalism and was the class of 1955 Valedictorian.  After High School, she earned a Certificate in Pattern Drafting and Interior Design which helped her to excel while working for a furniture restoration company in Portsmouth NH in the early 60’s.  She was a military wife for a while and enjoyed traveling.  After returning to Charlotte, NC in the early 70’s she dedicated herself and her sparkling love of life to caring for her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents James and Sybil Johnson, son Chann McFarley and her sister Evelyn Arant.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Samuel L. Tyson.  Two daughters: Gisa Smith and Misti Dae (Travis).  Four sons: Daryl McFarley (Tammy), Evann McFarley (Gwen), Samuel “Sam” Tyson (Katasha) and Tann Tyson.  Seven Grandchildren: Evann ”D’Mario” McFarley (Jessica), Ebrina McFarley, Ashley Dae, Alanna Dae, Adrian Smith, Samaad Tyson and Noah Tyson.  Her Sisters, Carrie L. Johnson Graves and Carmelita Johnson.  Her Brother, James Johnson Jr. (Rosie) and host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.