Celebration of Life Mrs. Martha Ann Speach-Tyson  of Decatur, Georgia will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 commencing at 11:00 am at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, Georgia. Reverend Jerry D. Black will officiate. The interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Decatur, Georgia. The cortege will assemble at 10:00 am at 4184 Emerald North Drive, Decatur, Georgia.

Ann departed this life for eternal rest on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful and devoted member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church for 20 plus years. Ann was very active in her church and devoted much of her time laboring in various ministries. She was president of the Joint Usher Board, president of the Odessa Carlton Usher Board, a member of the 5th District Baptist Convention , a member of the Edgewood School Alumni Association , and also a member of the Benedict College Alumni Association Atlanta Chapter. She retired as an educator from the Atlanta Public School system after 33 years of dedicated service. Ann loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories, her devoted husband of 47 years, Cleophas Tyson, Jr., one daughter, Marci Lowe of Lawrenceville, Georgia; one son, Antrell (Laurie) Tyson of Atlanta, Georgia; siblings, Beverly (Michael) O'Neal of Greensboro, North Carolina; Angela Speach of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 4 grandchildren and a loving host of nieces, nephews, cousins other family and friends.

Viewing hours are from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 2nd Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30032.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mamie Lee Austin-Speach, two brothers, Lonell Speach and Willie Earl Austin.

Service will be live stream @https://beulahbaptist.org/

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Peoples Funeral Home entrusted with final arrangements.