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.