Mary Eva Tyler Castille, 80 , passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 8, 2020 while surrounded by her family.  She was born in Welsh, Louisiana on August 4, 1940 to Luvenia Prudhomme Tyler and Gilbert Tyler, Jr.  She was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in Jennings, LA and attended Grambling College in Grambling, LA.  Mary later married the love of her life, Joel David Castille, Sr. and to this union, three children were born.  The family moved to Texas City, TX and she was a faithful member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, where she served with the Nurses Auxiliary.  She later returned to Welsh, LA after the passing of her husband in 2006 and joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church, currently pastored by Reverend Nathan Stevens.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joel David Castille, Sr; her grandson, Travis Castille; both of her parents, Gilbert Tyler Jr. and Luvenia Tyler.  She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons, Joel David Castille, Jr (Rosa) of Missouri City, TX and Gilbert John Castille of Welsh, LA; one daughter, Kimberly Castille of Texas City, TX; three grandchildren, Jaron Charles, Jacoree Evans, and Joel Castille, III; one brother, Edward James Guidry (Faye) of Abbeville, LA; a host of other family members and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 am in New Jerusalem B. C. in Welsh, LA.  Rev. Nathan Stevens will officiate.  Visitation will be in the church from 8:00 am – 10:00 am.  Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery in Jennings, LA under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.