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Mary Dees Obituary
Mary D Myatt Dees, age 79 of Smyrna, died Friday, November 18, 2011.
Mrs. Dees is daughter of the late Elton Scott and Lola D Woolverton Myatt. Mrs. Dees is also preceded in death by her husband, Billie Neal Dees, who died in 1968; son, Stephen Scott Dees; brother, James Columbus Myatt; sister, Elsie Virginia Myatt Dunavan.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Smyrna. Pastor Ronnie Meek will officiate. Burial will follow at Stones River National Battlefield Cemetery. Family and Friends will serve as Pallbearers.
Mrs. Dees is survived by her sons, Ron and his wife Pam Dees of Smyrna, Craig and his wife Diana Dees of Murfreesboro; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Dees; nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Dees is a 1974 graduate of MTSU and retired from Alvin C. York VA Hospital.
Memorials may be made to the Alvin C. York VA Hospital in Murfreesboro in memory of Mrs. Dees.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Smyrna, 615-459-3254
www.woodfinchapel.com
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Dana Lowe
December 7, 2011
Mrs. Dees was a real sweet lady. I met her when Steve passed away, and was very positively impressed with her. My sincere condolences to her family and other loved ones. Steve was lucky to have such a nice Mom.
Sandy Bragg
November 23, 2011
Dear Ron and Craig,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's death. She was a very special person in my life and I will miss her. We worked together for several years at the VA. I could always feel confident when she was on duty. She was reliable, organized, focused, patient oriented, and a good team player. Sometimes she was almost too dependable. I remember how she fretted about the weather in the winter - so afraid snow or ice would keep her from making it to work. I remember how she worked with siatic pain until she finally gave in and had surgery. She brought humor to the unit. What a blessing and a gift that was! She had great compassion for the patients and thier families and for fellow employees. But the center of her world was always her famiily. Over the phone, when we went out to lunch and during break or down times at work, you boys were her favorite topic of conversation. One could tell by the way she beamed when she talked about the two of you how very proud she was of you. You were the center of her world. I am thankful to have known Dee and to have shared so many special times with her. She will be on my gratitude list this Thanksgiving. I know she would want the two of you to celebrate her life with you and I hope that will become a part of your future Thanksgiving days.
November 21, 2011
Dear Craig, Diana, and Dees Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother.
Very truly yours,
LTC and Mrs. James H. Donahue, Jr.
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