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Adele Dyer Obituary

A resident of Amite, she passed away at 11:05AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Hammond. She was born December 30, 1919 in Amite and was 94 years of age. She was a 1942 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University in Elementary Education. After graduating, she joined the Women's Army Corps (WAC) where she served her country in Africa and Italy during World War II. After marrying James H. Dyer, Sr., she worked briefly in Ft. Smith, AR as a school teacher. She moved back to Amite in 1947 where she and her husband started Amite Livestock Company in 1950 and continued until retirement in 1996. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survived by daughter, Vera Durr and husband, Emile, Amite; 2 sons, James H. Dyer, Jr., Amite and John Patrick Dyer and wife, Victoria, Hammond; 7 grandchildren, Victoria Durr, Errol Durr and wife, Michelle, Susan Denise Stewart and husband, Blake, Katie Jennifer Thomas and husband, Dustin, Kaitlin Jessica Simpson and husband, Brian, Mallory Olivia and Tyler Olivia; 8 great grandchildren, Austin Durr, Michael Durr, Shelby Lynn Durr, Ashby Reeves, Blake Stewart, Aley Blake Stewart, Laiken Kaine Thomas and Lexon Kait Thomas; sister, Margaret Ann Gill, Amite. Preceded in death by husband, James H. Dyer, Sr.; 2 daughters in law, Kathy McDaniel Dyer and Beverly Sue Hurst Dyer; 2 sisters, Alma Eichel and Vera Schwebel and a grandson, David James Durr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9AM until 11:40AM on Friday, May 9, 2014. Religious Services will be at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 12 Noon on Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Sharkey Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 8 to May 9, 2014.
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Jim, Vera, and John words can not express the sadness of the passing of a loved one but remember the love, smiles, good times, and know that you will all be united one day. May the Good Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you and shine his face upon the family and bring you peace.

Chuck and Susan Pulliam, Owasso, OK

Chuck Pulliam

May 14, 2014

Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

James Kennedy

May 10, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to your family during your time of grief.

Mike & Kim Moore

May 9, 2014

Vera, Jim, and John...I was saddened to read about your mother's passing however
hers was a life well lived and you shall
see her again! God comfort and keep all
of you until you meet again! The scripture comes to mind "Who can find
a virtuous woman for her price is far
above rubies." "Her children shall arise and call her Blessed." How privileged all of you and my brothers and me were to have mothers of great
virtue.

Glenda Sharkey

May 9, 2014

Vera Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, but so thankful that the Lord gave her a long, full life. I will be praying for you and your family. Janie Traylor Thornton

Janie Thornton

May 9, 2014

On behalf of Women Veterans of Louisiana, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Ms. Adele Dykes Dyer, U.S. Army WAC, WWII veteran.
Here is a poem that we honor our women of military:

She is a woman veteran
Whose service was true
She proudly served
The Red, White and Blue

She gave a part of her life
So others could be free
Without any hesitation
She joined unselfishly

She did her job well
With Honor and Pride
And served our great country
With the men alongside

We're proud today to know
That although she is gone
She goes on to glory
After a job "well done"

And so, "Our Dear Sister"
We salute you today
A special soldier laid to rest
In this quiet, solemn way.

Inspired by: God
Written by: Women Veterans of Louisiana

Anna Sanders

May 9, 2014

To the Dyer Family,
We want to express our sorrow on your loss of Mrs. Dyer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace.
The Landry Family

May 9, 2014

With deepest regrets for you loss, Vera Sue........ Martin Crowson

May 9, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

Mike & Leota Ray

May 8, 2014

May God be with all of you . She was a special lady in my heart .

George Schwebel

May 8, 2014

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