Mrs. Madeleine Tyson, age 87, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on Monday, 19, 2024 at Crestwood Nursing Home in Valdosta, Georgia.  She was born on April 18, 1937 in Sanford, Maine and lived in New Hampshire before moving to Cook County in 1994.  Mrs. Tyson was a Baptist.

Mrs. Tyson is survived by her four sons and daughters-in-law: Roy and Yon Hui Tyson of Hoschton, Georgia; Charles "Chuck" and Marilyn Tyson of Erie, Pennsylvania; Lenny and Terri Tyson of Madisonville, Tennessee; and Julian "J.R." Tyson, Jr. of Jackson, Tennessee; three daughters and sons-in-law: Diane and Mike Portbury of Mayo, Florida; Becky and Robert Crawford of Mt. Carmel, Tennessee; and Debra and Greg Saucier of Valdosta, Georgia; a grandson, Steven Saucier of Valdosta and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Tyson was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rose Anna Croteau; her husband of 51 years, Julian Bose "J.B." Tyson , Sr., and a sister, Doris Fausett of Castleberry, Florida.

Funeral services for Mrs. Tyson were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2024 in the chapel of Boone Funeral Home with Rev. Elkin Harnage officiating.  Interment followed at Crossroads Cemetery.  The family received friends at the funeral home on the day of the service beginning at 10:00 AM.  Greg Saucier, Alvin May, Peyton May, Lamar Williams and Josh McClanahan served as pallbearers.  "Because He Lives" and "I Can Only Imagine" was played at the service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com.  --Boone Funeral Home Has been entrusted with all arrangements.