Deloris Kay Tyree, aged 75, passed away in Fayetteville Arkansas, September 17, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Patrick Tyree and her sister, Donna Tucker.

Born on October 6, 1949, in Caliente, Nevada to Jerrel Meadors and Alene Jean Freeman Meadors. Deloris spent her early years living in many places, from Las Vegas to California.

Eventually settling in Northwest Arkansas where she graduated from Springdale High School. She met her high school sweetheart here, Kenneth Lee Tyree, and married on August 10, 1968. Her professional journey led her to Walmart headquarters, where she discovered her passion working in the insurance claims department, her work was more than a career; it reflected her character and her caring heart. To her, each task was an opportunity to help, to solve and to serve and she devoted herself for 25 years of service. In her later years she happily volunteered at Country House Quilting shop.

Deloris's interests were as diverse as her talents. She was passionate about her family; her children and grandchildren were first on her daily priorities. Keeping them all together with family meals and hosting a "Girl's weekend" every three months. Deloris found joy in tracing family roots and in the quiet art of quilting. Often working on many pieces at once. Each remarkable for its beauty and craftsmanship, stitched with patience, care and love, just as she tended her gardens – nurturing blossoms and beauty that reflected the warmth of her spirit. Deloris had a natural gift for nurturing, pouring love into everything and everyone around her.

Deloris dedicated her life to her God Jehovah in May of 1970 and served Him faithfully for just over 55 years. She valued the Bible and its teachings and would spend great amount of time researching and sharing the things she learned with others. Known for her kind heart, Deloris would drop everything to help family, friends and neighbors. Nothing was ever too much for her, she found joy and satisfaction out of helping others.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Tyree of the home; Two sons and daughters in law; John and Breanna Tyree; and Charlie Tyree of Pea Ridge AR; Stephanie Clark of Fayetteville AR; grandchildren, Marina Ingram, Vanessa Tyree, Sean Tyree, Eulana Knoefler, Jadyn Knoefler and a niece, Jessica Burkett.

Services will be held October 4th, 2:00 PM at Avoca Kingdom Hall at 301 AR-62 Avoca, AR 72711.