Grace Kelly Renee Tyler, of Mobile, AL, passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on April 16, 1963, in Mobile, Grace lived a life defined by love, creativity, and compassion.
To know Grace was to feel truly seen. She had a rare and radiant presence — the kind that made everyone around her feel celebrated, cherished, and deeply loved. Her heart was bigger than this world.
A devoted mother above all else, Grace found her greatest joy in her children, Abby, Chase, and Forrest. She gave them a love that was boundless, fierce, and unwavering.
For many years, Grace served the Baldwin County Community as a school bus driver — a role she embraced with immense heart. To the countless children she safely carried each day, she was more than a driver, she was a guardian, a friend, and a mentor.
Grace’s passion for music and the performing arts was a light in her life and the lives of many. She had a voice that could quiet a room, and her involvement in local theatre made her a beloved figure on and off the stage. In 2023, Grace proudly appeared in the Hulu Original Series Love in Fairhope — a testament to her spirit, talent, and one-of-a-kind spark.
She was bigger than life — a true original who left her mark on the hearts of everyone lucky enough to know her.
Grace was preceded in death by her beloved son, Forrest Adam Little; and her sister, Donna Breitweiser.
She is survived by her daughter, Abby Mannich; her son, Chase Mannich; and her sisters, Fran Tew and Anita Lynn. She will also be deeply missed by her closest friends — Mara Holmes, Claiborne Walsh, and Richard Scott — along with so many others whose lives she touched.
A celebration of Grace’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Provision, located at 100 N. Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532. All who knew and loved Grace are welcome to attend.
If you plan to attend and have a favorite photo with Grace, you’re invited to bring a copy to share. We’ll have a space to collect memories, photos, and stories — a way to celebrate her life through the eyes of those who loved her most.
Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.
Grace truly cherished those she loved, especially her children who were her treasure. She was outgoing, truly larger than life, and a uniquely beautiful and vibrant soul. She was an exceptional person who lived and loved from her heart ….which was strong and also deeply vulnerable. She was so talented with a professional speaking gift and had the singing voice of an angel. I have no doubt that she is exuberantly singing with them now, and completely fulfilled with the truest love that she always longed for in the arms of Him who is her truest Love, Her spirit lives on. My heartfelt and deepest sympathy to Chase and Abby on the loss of your beautiful mother. Also to my dad and the other close friends who will always treasure her memory.
I am a friend from Facebook, and the short period of time in which we were friends, I could tell she had a heart of gold, and was loved by masses of good people! Her legacy will be remembered and I offer my sincere condolences to her entire family and I will be praying for your strength in the Lord!
SHE WILL BE MISSED ❤️
Chase was one of my best friends coming up. Started hanging out his mother took me in and treated me like one of her own. I could never repay you for all the things you’ve done for me. Thank you for being who you were I miss you and I love you so much
Grace was a truly special lady. From our orientation for the OWA Theater I knew she was one of a kind. She had a light that shined so bright, and Always had the kindest words to say. Sweet Grace, you will be dearly missed.
It’s so hard to find words to express the depths of sorrow I feel about your beautiful Mother’s passing. If there ever was a person that loved hard and lived life to the fullest, it was your mom. Where she is now, there is only love. I pray you feel that same love from Heavenly Father. “May the Lord watch between you while you are absent one from the other.” Gen 31:49