Emily Lucinda McElwaney Pyron, who spent nearly all of her life in Tyrone, Georgia — living near the home where she grew up — died peacefully.
Born to L.E. and Cora McElwaney, Pyron built a life in Tyrone defined by Christian faith, a love of family, and deep roots in her local church community. She served as a Sunday School teacher and helped with Vacation Bible School, and found joy in antiquing and decorating, according to her obituary via Mowell Funeral Homes and Tribute Archive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis Pyron Jr., and their son, Steven Ellis Pyron. She is survived by daughters Shelah Pyron and Valerie Poitevint (and husband Scott), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her sister, Sally Slaton, along with extended family.
A funeral service was held at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City, with visitation beforehand. Interment followed at Sharon Memorial Gardens in Tyrone. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations to the Flat Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Why it matters — A notice for family, friends, and the Tyrone and Peachtree City community who knew Emily Pyron or wish to pay their respects or make a memorial donation.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- exact birth date December 10, 1935
- exact death date August 5, 2026
- exact funeral date and time August 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
- Emily Lucinda McElwaney Pyron was born December 10, 1935, and died August 5, 2026, at age 90
- She was a lifelong resident of Tyrone, Georgia, living near her childhood home
- Donations suggested to Flat Creek Baptist Church Building Fund or Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Reported by mowells.com, tributearchive.com, cbsnews.com
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