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Obituary For Lois Evelyn Dye

The late Mrs. Lois E. Dye of 1041 Bridges Road, Ashburn, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia.

A ceremony for the family will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. from the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services will be streamed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.

Nativity: January 4, 1934 Grantville, Georgia Parents: Louise Hill Hines and Thomas Edward Hines, Sr. Siblings: Maye Frances Harrison (Eugene) **, Thomas Edward Hines, Jr.** (Peggy), Dorothy Ann Moss, Robert Louis Hines ** (Jan), Beverly Jean Hamilton, Henry Arthur Hines (O’Vaughn)

** Indicates the siblings that preceded Mrs. Dye in death.

Education: B.A. Degree in Education, Fort Valley State College

Affiliations: • Turner County Educator, 45 years • 50 years of service at Emmery Chapel A.M.E. Church, Ashburn, GA • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Beta Chapter Fort Valley, Georgia since 1954 • Brownie Girl Scout Leader, Troop #175, leader for over 30 years • Turner County Citizen of the Year • Outstanding Leadership, Georgia Association of Educators • Service within the community, Eureka/Turner County Schools

Career: Mrs. Lois Evelyn Hill Dye enjoyed a long and illustrious career as an educator in the Turner County Schools for 45 years. She served as an educator, media specialist, and community leader.

Mrs. Dye fulfilled her Godly purpose while on Earth. She served in many capacities at Emmery Chapel A.M.E. Church. Her firm, yet loving, teaching strategies helped pave the way for many people in Ashburn. Most importantly, she supported her husband, Mr. John W. Dye, in all of his endeavors. Her presence was felt when she entered a room, and she loved immensely.

Family: Cherishing her precious memories are her husband of 67 years (August 13, 1953), John Wesley Dye. From this strong union of love came three children-Michael Jerome Dye (Regina), Marc Dye (Cheryl), Michelle Dye Young (Robert Louis); seven grandchildren - Cornelius, Mychal Jaye, Nadirah, Aarika, Ashli, Wesley Jermaine (**), and Sheddrick (**); thirteen greatgrandchildren- Cambreanna, Ceyambria, Michael Jeffery, Lesley, N’Lijia, Chante, Jordan, Mykensi, Janei, Samia, Alijah, Kaiden, Josiah; and four great-great grandchildren - Toni, Tony, Zahari, Zohuan; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

** Indicates the family members that preceded Mrs. Dye in death.

Guest Book

Loved your kindness... Loved your presence.. loved the respect that you always showed..Much love Ms Lois... Chief.. Mike....Marc...Chelle Love y'all

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Bless the Dye family Charles Leary

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Our sincere condolences to the Dye Family.We have such fond memories of Mrs. Dye as a friend of our family, our Troop Leader and one with such words of encouragement. May God bless you all with comfort and strength. We love you! The Bennett, Bryant, Jackson and Youngs Family.

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Uncle John, Michael, Marc & Michelle.... words cannot express the love I have for Auntie Lois. She was a beautiful person and a pillar in our family. Forever grateful to have shared in her life and praying for you as you go through this transition. Remember, God is faithful. He won't fail. Just trust Him. Love you all! Kevin, Mari, Malik & Mike

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The Edge family give our prayers and sympathy to the Dye family in the passing of Mrs.Dye. May God continue to bless and encouraged you all.

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My deepest sympathy to the Dye family. Such a lovely lady. She will be missed. May God strengthen you as you go through this time of sorrow. Brenda Williams

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We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Dye. We have such fond memories of her as an educator and as a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you during this time and for evermore. Harry and Zenobia Rainey

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To the Dye family, our thought and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement. May God continue to Bless all of you and grant his comfort and peace upon you. Anthony & Teresa Rainey and family.

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God bless your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Bennett, Bryant, and Jackson families.

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You are a Legacy, forever in our memory for the part you gave of yourself.

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Mrs.Dye was a blessing to me. She was very strong and giving. I thank God and her family for sharing her with us and so many. She was my girls Girl Scout Leader. Later she encourage me to become a leader as well. Many memories. We love the Dye Family and will continue to keep the family in our prayers. Gwendolyn Mathis & Family

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May God continue to strengthen you and comfort you. You all are in my prayers. Miriam (Coffee) Holloway and family

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To our beautiful neighbor, teacher, and friend Mrs Dye and Dye family. our hearts are sadden for your lost, and our hearts are filled with prayer for you. Words cannot describe the blessings received in the city of Ashburn Ga. Thank you for being a part of us. God is with you family, we love you Gipson

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Praying for strength for the Dye family, thank you Mrs.Dye for your many years of service to the community of Ashburn you and Mr. Dye set the tone for what a servant leader should be. Thank you both again with deepest sympathy with love the Tye family.

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Rest well phenomenal woman! We're surely going to miss you. ~Michael Mathis

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Our deepest Sympathies, Rev. Jerry and Wynelle Cooper.

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When I was in Elementary school, I loved the days we would go visit the library. I loved Ms. Dye. We would all gather around while she read to us. She always had a huge smile on her face and greeted us all like we were the most important person she would see that day. She had a way of making a child feel special. Ms. Dye was the epitome of an educator and what we should all strive to be. I am very fortunate to have Coach and Mrs. Dye as education roll models in my life. I think of them often and I am grateful for their influence on teaching career. My deepest sympathies, Christina (Cooper) Jump Turner Co Class '91

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Mr. Dye and Family, I was heartbroken to hear of Mrs. Dye's passing. Her presence will surely be missed in Turner County. I was in the first class she taught when she came to Eureka. May God continue to bless and strengthen you as you face the times ahead. Mary Taylor

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Wow!! Ms. Dye was my 2nd grade teacher (1964) way back when at Eureka HS (1950-1970) in Ashburn, GA.!! Ms. Dye and Coach Dye were wonderful people - truly gifts from God sent to Ashburn to help people!! God bless the Dye family in this time of loss!! Amen!! Minister David L. Hoyt (Retired) from Austin, Texas!!

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She was a beautiful person. Prayers for the family. Lynette Lawrence

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Praying for the Dye family in this difficult time of their life. Mrs. Dye was a wonderful lady. She was loved and will be missed by many. Kim Dean Perry

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Lois Dye was one of the finest ladies I ever had the blessing to know. I have known her almost since we moved to Turner County. Lois and I were Girl Scout leaders and to say she was a mentor and a teacher to me is an understatement.She was such a joy to know and someone I am honored to have called my friend! Praying for the family, especially sweet John Dye!Sue Mastrario

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As long as I have been alive, I had my Aunt Lois in my life. She has been a strong, quiet, and positive force in the lives of our family members. Aunt Lois assumed the role of "matriarch" in our Hines Family when her own mother, Louise Hill Hines, transitioned to be with God. Aunt Lois filled that role well! We love and miss you, Aunt Lois..until we see you again in Heaven. Amen. Cynthia Bohannon-Brown (Cindy)

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God bless your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Veverly Bell

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Such a "stately lady!" I remember when we had a hospital , where I worked at the time, and the twins (Mark /Michelle ) we're born. It was not an every day occurrence to have twins and everyone was excited. Fond ,appreciative memories of when Coach Dye would occasionally drop by my middle school health class and give an inspiring talk. .. such a great family to our county! So sorry for your loss.L. Pirkle

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Marc,Michelle and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love. Becky Farmer

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God bless your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pamela Pickens

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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