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Helen Dyer Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
DYER, Helen Y. Helen Y. Dyer, loving wife and mother, educator and master gardener passed away February 15, 2011 at Emory Eastside Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roy E. Dyer, Jr.; sons, Roy E. Dyer, III and Thomas Young Dyer; daughters in law, Dedra Dyer and Nancy Dyer; and grandson, Luke Dyer; sisters, Wanda Bagwell and Melba Adams; and brother, Thomas Young. The funeral service will be Friday, February 18th at 11 o'clock in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with the Reverend Dr. Paul Elliott officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Helen Y. Dyer to the Gwinnett County Masters Gardeners Association, care of Carole Teja 6282 Indian Field Norcross, GA. 30092 The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 until 8 o'clock in the evening at A. S. Turner & Sons.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Dyer
February 27, 2011
Helen will be missed. She taught both my sons at Medlock and we were fellow educators in Dekalb. My oldest son Keith, as a third grader, thought Mrs. Dyer was the smartest person he knew. To him she knew everything and he was probably right - we will miss a great educator.
Norma Rushing
February 20, 2011
Roy and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Helen. I will miss my mentor and friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Becky Proto ( Co-worker at Medlock and Smoke Rise.)
Mary Ellen (Dyer) Miller
February 17, 2011
Roy we are thinking of you and family we are so sorry to hear about Helen. You and family will be in our thoughts and prayers during these sad times. Take care of yourself.
Trellis Henson
February 17, 2011
Thank you Dyer Family for sharing such a beautiful "Steele Magnolia". Our June birthday celebration will never be the same. I will truly miss my friend, Helen. May God bless and keep you. Love Trellis Henson
Justine Robinson
February 17, 2011
The world has lost a precious flower whose blooms brought smiles and happiness to the lives of many. I worked with Helen @ Smoke Rise Elementary and she was a delightful person whose wit and wisdom I will miss. May God's peace abide with you as you hold on to your fond memories of our dear,sweet Helen.
February 17, 2011
Helen you will surely be missed
Co-worker at Smoke Rise - Dr. ALice Thompson
February 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan & Anthony Eberhardt
February 17, 2011
I am sadden to learn of the loss of your loved one. I will be praying for you and your family during this time of saddness. Take care and may God be with you. Linda Swann-Austin
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