Mary Tysinger

Mary Drucilla Farmer Tysinger, 87, of Badin, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Drucy was born September 25, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late John Lewis Farmer and the late Lillie Caldwell Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Jack Harold Tysinger; sisters, Elizabeth Gaynor and Adella Jane Applewhite.

Drucy grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She graduated from Winthrop College and during her 30 years of teaching completed her Masters Degree from UNC Charlotte.  She taught mainly in the Albemarle City Schools with some early years in the Stanly County Schools.  Throughout her life she was active in her church and after she retired she spent time volunteering with several schools and organizations including Stanly County Senior Center, Friends of the Library and Meals on Wheels.  Her grandchildren were her real joy and she spent as much time as possible with them.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Friday, March 18, 2022  at 11:00 am at Badin United Methodist Church, 18 Hickory Street, Badin, NC officiated by Rev. Beau Linker. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park at 1425 East Main Street, Albemarle.

Survivors include daughter, Melissa "Lisa" Eudy, son, William H. Tysinger, granddaughters, Hanna Eudy Shermer and husband Jeffrey, and Heather Caldwell Eudy.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Of Stanly & The Uwharrie, 960 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Tysinger family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com