Sharyn Marie Abney Tuell
Sharyn loved to knit, shop, read, and was known for her smile.
Services for Sharyn: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from St. John’s Lutheran Church, 616 Locust Street, Columbia, PA.
the family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Burial will follow at Habecker Mennonite Cemetery.
Sharyn Marie Abney Tuell, 78, of Columbia, PA passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born in Columbia to Lucille Poindexter Abney and Moses Abney and was a lifelong resident of Columbia where she was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church. Sharyn loved to knit, shop, read, and was known for her smile. She was beloved by her family and everyone she met.
Sharyn leaves behind her husband, Orlando E. Tuell of Columbia, PA; her sons, Byron Colby Abney Tuell, Sr. husband of Madeline Millan-Tuell and Stephon Moses Abney Tuell; three grandchildren, Marquella Tuell, Chantal Tuell and Colby Tuell, Jr. husband of Olivia Tuell; great grandchildren, Savohn McQueeney and Remi Tuell. She was preceded in death by her son, Galen Kyle Tuell. She also leaves behind two great uncles, Robert Poindexter husband of Shirly Proctor and Jerry Poindexter husband of Elaine Brown; great aunt, Vivian Colon and a great host of cousins and a large extended family.
Services for Sharyn will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from St. John’s Lutheran Church, 616 Locust Street, Columbia, PA with Rev. Dr. Patricia A. McAllister, officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Habecker Mennonite Cemetery.
The family of Sharyn wish to express their heartfelt thank you and appreciation of all kindnesses shown to them during this time. The flowers, telephone calls and texts will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to African American Breast Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 8981, Minneapolis, MN, 55408.
Blessings to All!
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