TYREE, Delilah E. 76, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in her residence.

She was born in Morehead, Kentucky on June 5, 1935, the daughter of Guy and Nola Hamilton.

Delilah retired from the Ohio Masonic Home following 13 years of dedicated service.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carl L. Tyree, Sr.; daughter Penny Sue Tyree; son LeeRoy Tyree; brothers Guy Jr., Kenny, and Wayne Hamilton; sisters Christina Page, Bea Stillwell, Jane Nichols, and Judy Williams.; sisters-in-law Betty, Jeannie, and Jane.

Survivors include one daughter Peggy Tyree; one son and daughter-in-law Carl (Tonia) Tyree, Jr. both of Springfield; two sisters Patty L. Watson of Springfield and Georgia Hamilton of Lousiana; brother in laws Harry and Norman Tyree; sister in laws Virginia, Lois, Margie, and Grace; six grandchildren Tyese, Candice, Jaqulla, Derek, Denzell, and Jade; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call Saturday from 5-8 pm in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME, where services will be held on Sunday at 1:30 pm.
Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society . Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com