Tyler Perry Is Retiring Madea After One More Movie, 'Family Funeral' Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. The character is a tough elderly black woman.

Madea jumps into action when her niece Shirley receives distressing news about her health. All Shirley wants is to gather her three adult children around her and share the news as a family.

A Madea Family Funeral' Trailer Brings Back Tyler Perry's Character One Last Time Tyler Perry Is Retiring Madea After One More Movie, 'Family Funeral' Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created ...