Marlene Tysinger

Marlene Tysinger, 70, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010. She was retired from Salem City Schools after nearly 20 years of service as a bus driver. Preceding her in death were her parents, Edison and Pauline Howie; brother, Edwin Howie; and son-in-law, Greg Goehring. Her surviving family includes her husband of 50 years, Jack Tysinger; children, Kim T. Owen and husband, Robert, Mandy T. Williamson and husband, Robert, and Jacki T. Goehring; brother, Rayvon Howie; and grandchildren, Bryce M. Owen, Samantha M. Williamson, Cody L. Goehring, Jake R. Williamson, and Carly R. Goehring. The family would like to thank the Salem Health and Rehabilitation Unit 4 for their loving care. Services for the family will be held at a later date in Thomasville, NC. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Tysinger family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral and Cremation Service in Salem, 540-389-5441.