MaryEm West Byce (Robinson), 76, of Marietta, passed away on May 14, 2020.
She was born to the late Nolan and Wynell Robinson on November 05, 1943. As a Native Atlantan, MaryEm attended Grady High School and was a graduate of West Georgia College with degrees in Sociology and Music Education. She married the late John West in 1966 and they lived together, raising their family in Carrollton and later Marietta, until his passing in 1981. In 1993, MaryEm married the late Jason Byce, with whom, as a child and youth, she shared membership at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and years of service in the vocal music program.

MaryEm was a 30-year veteran as a Choral Music Director within the Carroll & Cobb County School Systems where she retired in 2004. She was a passionate director with an immense love of her students and took great pride in showcasing their talents, along with expressing her own love of music.

As a member of the First Baptist Church of Roswell, she served as a deacon and was an active soprano in the Chancel Choir until her health took her away. MaryEm’s life was faith-filled, leading by example, as she ministered to others.

She is survived by her children: Allyson West Cybul, of Marietta; John Burton West, of Augusta; and Jayson Charles West (Wife, Marianne), of Tampa. Her grandchildren: Benjamin Cybul (Wife, Melora), Hannah Cybul, Hollins West, Pate West, Jack West, Wills West, Henry West, Mally West, Emmy-Hunt West, Hattie West, and by her great grandson: Cooper Cybul.
Sing & Make Music From Your Heart To The Lord. Ephesians 5:19