Vashti Mary Lee-Tyler

Pastor Vashti Mary Lee-Tyler was born June 12,1954 to the late Bishop Andrew Nathaniel George Lee and Odell R. Lee. Vashti was an extremely gifted and talented young woman. She graduated in the top percentile of the John Marshall High School Class of 1972. She attended Hampton Institute(Hampton University)where she majored in foreign languages,graduating at the top of her class. To facilitate her education,she worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond and the Richmond OIC program. Her initial dream was to be a language interpreter for the United Nations in New York. Her love of education and children inspired her to accept a position in the Henrico County Public School System where she served for almost 20 years.Saved at a very young age,Vashti served in her late father's church in various capacities by playing the piano,singing and at times preaching in his stead. Her first time away from home was when she left for college. For the remainder of her college life,"Sheba",as we so affectionately called her,immersed herself in many church organizations growing in wisdow and knowlege.Her relationship with the Lord deepened her convictions and commitment to the service of God. As an inspiring mentor and accomplished writer,she shared and ministered in numerous churches,conferences,and meetings locally and internationally. She affected the lives of many great men and women of God. Her accomplishments and accolades are numerous. Pastor Tyler was founder and pastor of two ministries:Better Convenant Christian Ministries and Strong Tower Empowerment Ministry. She was the Assistant Pastor of Word of Life Family Worship Center and lastly appointed as Lead Prayer Intercessor at The Masters House in Ashland,Virginia under the leadership of Pastor Jim Langlois. She found herself very much at peace under this covering and loved being able to call him "my pastor."She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 32+ years,Bobby H. Tyler,a son Bobby L. and a daughter,Adara A. Tyler. Her son provided her with a loving daughter-in-law,LaShawn and three grandchildren;LaShauna JaVette,Jaelem Harel and Zion Zamal,and her mother,Odelle R.Lee Pastor Lee-Taylor will also be remembered by her three sisters-in-law;Juanita Parks(Robert),Jeanita Pressley and Frances Tyler-Jones;four brothers,Nathaniel Lee,Yohance(Dionne)Lee,Chioki Lee,and Akiel Lee,two sisters;Serwa Lee and Takiyah Lee;an aunt,Mozelle Walker;and a host of nieces,nephews,relatives,church family,anf friends who love and will miss her.Many of you were drawn to Pastor Lee-Tyler because of her loving and caring personality as well as her sweet spirit. She loved and cherished each of you with all of her heart. Hold her close in your memories until you see her again in Glory.

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Vashti Mary Lee-Tyler

June 12, 1954 - April 26, 2009