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Beatrice Tryon Succumbs


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Beatrice Elizabeth Tryon was born on December 1, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the eighth child born to Lucille and Smiley William Joseph.  She was a resident of the Watts community for over 60 years. 

Beatrice is survived by her husband of 60 years, Floyd Tryon, a devoted sister Violet Frances Davis, and children Toni Elizabeth Tryon, Dennis Bernard Tryon, Jossette Merdella Coleman, Floyd Paul Tryon, Kristine Wilson, Angela Francine Hall, and Elizabeth Nancy Florice Tryon.  Preceeding her in death were her parents; brothers, Oneil Otis Joseph, Leo Herman Joseph, Bernard Felician Joseph, and Smiley William Joseph Jr.; sisters, Ruby Ethel Johnson and Mary Orelia Powell; children, Michael Joseph Tryon and Jay-Evan Jerome Tryon.

Funeral Services will be held at Angelus Funeral Mortuary on Monday December 7, 10:00 a.m.



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