Mrs. Edna Mae Hinson Dye peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 19,1925, to the late William Hinson and Roxie Mock Hinson. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Hinson Shaver.
Edna was a lifelong resident of Guilford County where she attended William Penn High School and graduated from Maco Beauty School. She married James (Sam) Dye in 1947 and to this union two daughters were born. Her work history reflects Edna’s various talents and gifts. She was a licensed cosmetologist, church financial secretary, and worked at North Carolina Mutual, Woodmark and Monarch furniture companies, and retired from Kay Lyn, Inc. She loved children and graciously opened her heart and home to them. She, along with dear friend Joyce Boyd, served as founding sponsors of the children’s and youth choirs at her church, Mount Vernon Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with family, shopping, traveling and most loved being “Grandma, Granny Mae, NayNay, or Aunt Mae” to her many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She leaves to celebrate her life her husband of seventy-five years, Sam, of the home; two daughters, Jetanna Gail Dye of Ellenwood, GA, and Dr. Hilda Cheryl Love (George) of Decatur, GA; nephew, Alfred L. Hinson (Pauline) of High Point, NC; daughter-in-law, Geraldine Dye of Kings Mountain, NC; four grandchildren, Janice Wimbish (Tim) of Harrisburg, NC, Dennis Dye (Wanda) of Charleston, SC, Trenton Dye (Willanda) of Gastonia, NC, and Mia Shropshire of High Point, NC; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, additional relatives, friends and neighbors.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, with Rev. F.O. Bass, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
Gloria KirbyGreen sent America the Beautiful for Mrs. Edna Hinson Dye - September 07, 2022
To God Be The Glory Ms. Edna Mae. Gloria KirbyGreen.
Uncle Sam, Jetana and Cheryl, My sincere condolences to each of you! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. Gail, Cheryl and George, take comfort in knowing, that no greater love could have ever been afforded a mother, than the love shown and provided by each of you!! I will cherish the many life-long memories made with Aunt Mae and Aunt Bea!! They gave us a wealth of love and filled our young lives with eternal joy!! I will especially cherish the conversations we shared over the past years that were still filled with love! Take flight and sleep well sweet angel!! I love you dearly!! A. Vincent Allen, Washington, DC
Wishing you comfort, peace and strength in this difficult time. We know no words can ease your pain but please know we are thinking of you. Paul tells us in 2 Corinthians that God is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. It's our prayer that the Holy Spirit surrounds you and keeps you. If there is anything that you may need, please don't hesitate to let us know. The Boyd Family
To the beautiful Dye and Hinson family, you have our deepest condolences 🙏🏾 our love and prayers for you during this time of bereavement. Mary Washington and family
Mr. Sam, Gail and Cheryl,
Extending my deepest condolences upon the loss of your beautiful Wife and Mother. During this most difficult time, may you find comfort through the precious memories you shared.
GOD bless you all!
Dorothy Collins
Sending our prayers and deepest condolences during this difficult time. May God continue to strengthen you! Love, Cheryl Nance-Pegues & Family
Sending my sincere condolences to Uncle Sam and family. Evelyn Wilson
Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Dye, Hinson, and Love family. May God bless each of you, The Tyson and Jett Family
Mr. Dye, Cheryl, Gail and the rest of the Dye and Hinson family: There are never any words that can be said at this time of loss and sorrow, but Mrs. Dye you will be truly, truly missed. My Deepest Condolences to the entire family. Remember: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me 4:13. Love, Debbie Dulin
Uncle Sam, Gail and Cheryl...I am going to miss Dear Aunt Mae. My heart aches with tears of happiness and joy for a life well-lived, 97 years. Today and always, remembering her strength, smile, laughter, beauty, kindness, heart welcoming hugs, love for shopping and vacations to name a few. I give God praise and gratitude for introducing her into the Boyd family lives for many, many years.
Live on Aunt Mae: Romans 14:8
Lovingly, Gina Boyd
Condolences to Mr. Dye Gail , Cheryl and the rest of the Dye and Hinson families. Mrs. Dye has received her wings. She's now at peace. May God bless you all and heal your broken hearts. With love and prayers. James and Lottie Hope
To The Hinson-Dye Family:
We Pray God's continued Love and Care over you. Look up and Trust God. God Bless each of you. You are a Lovely Family!!!!
Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
To the entire Dye and Hinson Family we the Baker and Hoke Family send our prayers to you at a time such as this. Where do I begin about Aunt Mae. It goes so far back not enough time or space to write everything. God has taken another Angel under his wings so Aunt Mae fly high and get your rest tell my parents hello. Aunt Mae will truly be missed by everyone. Love Tim, Debra, Ra'shaun Baker and the Hoke Family.
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