Nelva June Tyree

Nelva June Tyree, 78, of Corona, NM passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 in Lubbock, TX. Nelva was born on December 2, 1931 in Hunt, TX to Levi L. and Lillian (Crider) Mogford. Nelva lived in Corona for the past 48 years, since June of 1962, coming from Douglas, AZ. She married Tommy Tyree on October 2, 1948 in Carrizozo, NM. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Nelva was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Noland D. Mogford and Burel Mogford; sister, Arlis Mogford Yancey; and grandson, Mitchell Ray Tyree Jr. “Bo”. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Tyree of Corona, NM; sons, Mitchell Ray Tyree and his wife Charlene of Eunice, NM and Bill Tyree and his wife Nora of Belen, NM; brother, Gale D. Mogford; sister, Nona Faye Holt; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:00a.m. at the Corona High School Auditorium followed by the service at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ray Wells officiating. A reception will follow the service at the High School Recreation Room. Pallbearers will be Mitch Tyree, Bill Tyree, Casey Tyree, Kirt Tyree, David Tyree, and Richard Tyree. Burial will follow at the Corona Cemetery in Corona, NM