BORN
1918
DIED
2008
Doris Dye Obituary
Funeral: A private memorial service and interment will be held in Tage Cemetery in Bowie.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Baptist Church or Covenant Hospice Care.
Doris was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Bowie to Charlie C. Byas and Gertrude M. Byas. She married Jack Max Dye on Aug. 15, 1938. To this union was born one daughter, Betty Sue Dye, on June 30, 1940.
Doris worked on Mare Island Navy Yard as a secretary during World WarII. Later she worked for Sinclair Oil in Fort Worth, then worked as a teacher's aide for five years before retiring in 1985.
Survivors: Husband, Jack Max Dye of Fort Worth; daughter, Betty Sue Lyell of Brentwood, Tenn.; granddaughter, Susan Lee Young of Nashville, Tenn.; great-granddaughters, Amelie Lee Young and Bonnie Sue Young, both residing in Nashville, Tenn.; and several nephews and nieces.
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Donna Putnam
July 14, 2008
Mr. Dye,
I am a long time friend of your daughter Betty Lyell. I want you and Betty to know that I was deeply sadden to hear of your wife and her Mother's death. May your fond memories of her sustain you and Betty through the days ahead. Kindest regards and our deepest sympathy. Donna Putnam
Carl King
June 25, 2008
Dear Jack.
Carol and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember Doris as a wonderful friend and neighbor.
June 25, 2008
You are in our prayers and Aunt Doris will be missed.
She was a wonderful person and has surely earned her place in Heaven.
Love Ricky and Julie Cox
Alan McClellan
June 24, 2008
Jack, It sadden Jerry, and my self to learn about Doris God be be with you ,and the family. Alan and Jerry McClellan
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Alice Hollis
June 23, 2008
Jack & Family,
So sorry for you loss.
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