Julia Ann Tyler, 85, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on December 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on June 16, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Charles N. and Agnes Eva Combs.

Julia is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles M. Tyler whom she married on January 18, 1948 in Holy Face Catholic Church in Great Mills, MD.

Mrs. Tyler is survived by her children: Charles M. Tyler, Jr. (Beth), of Hersey, MI, James R. Tyler (Yupin) of Salisbury, MD, Elizabeth Ann Tyler and John D. Tyler (Linda) both of Leonardtown, MD, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Julia is survived by her siblings; Irma Hayden of Great Mills, MD., Mary Hall and Roger Combs of Callaway, MD., Kitty Clark of California, MD, and Leona Lucas of PA.

She is preceded in death by her brothers Gilbert and Thomas N. Combs.

Julia graduated from Great Mills High School in 1945 and worked as a Cafeteria Manager for Leonardtown School and Chopticon High School and Leonardtown, Middle School for 33 years retiring in June, 1992. She enjoyed her job and it gave her great pleasure being with children every day.

She loved to cook and spent many hours in her kitchen doing so to make sure nobody left her house hungry. She was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan for many years and rarely missed a game. She also enjoyed duck pin bowling, softball and working in her flower gardens. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family especially during the holidays. She took great pride in all of her children, grand children, and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10:00 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Bennie Combs, Brad Combs, Brian Kimmel, Jeff Tyler, Ode Chandtree, and Jeff Heemstra. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Treece Kimmel, Addison Kimmel, Laura Tyler, Morie Tyler, Max Tyler and Katie Chandtree.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD, and or Hospice of St. Mary's P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.