Velma Rose Tyser

Velma Rose Tyser, 93, of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Cambridge Place.

Velma was born on June 28, 1932, in Guernsey County, a daughter of the late Louie Thomas and Lillie Velma (Carpenter) Stephen.

Velma was a graduate of Cumberland High School and later attended Zanesville Business College. She worked for many years at an upscale department store in Cleveland and did some factory work in Florida. Velma’s horses were her life and best friends. She cared for them as family since she was a teenager.

In addition to her parents, Velma is preceded in death by her husband, Andre F. Tyser, who passed away on July 1, 2000; her brothers, Bobbie L. Stephen and Frank Louis Stephen; her brother-in-law Marion J. Hickman; and nephew, Bobby Stephen.

Velma is survived by her sister, Janet Hickman of Cambridge, her brother, Lonnie (Dorothy) Stephen of Cumberland, and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11AM at Guernsey County Memory Gardens with Pastor Justin Wyatt officiating.