Lynne Hyers

Lynne Hyers obituary, Hazlehurst, GA

Lynne Hyers

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Lynne Hyers Obituary

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Lynne Hyers, age 53, of Hazlehurst passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at her residence.

Lynne was born on December 28, 1971 in Jeff Davis County. She was a very loving, giving, selfless and devoted wife, daughter, mother, and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She had a giving heart and loved children. As a babysitter, Lynne has touched the lives of many families, some even into the third generation. She was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Leland Albert Bohannon.

Survivors include her husband, Gregg Hyers of Hazlehurst; sons, Dustin “Duck” (Amanda) Hyers of Hazlehurst and Matt Hyers of Hazlehurst; mother, Faye (Stephen) Crews of Hortense; sisters, Sharon (Pat) Nelson of Maldrove, OK, Lesley (Brett) Sell of San Antonio, TX, and step sister, Stephanie Crews of Kingsland; brothers Jeff Bohannon and Steve Bohannon both of Hazlehurst and step-brother, Spencer (Michelle) Crews of Kingsland; brother in laws Jerry (Kathy) Hyers and Mike Hyers, and sister in law, Pat Thigpen. Three grandchildren, Kyleigh, Emilee and Anslee; several cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends, Sherry and Joe Miller also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Glenn Bohannon and Rev. Roger Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Zoar Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the time of service.

Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Hyers, Sam Hyers, Stevie Davis, Shawn Killi, Andy Edge, and Will Thigpen.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Edwards and members of the Hazlehurst – Jeff Davis County Fire Department.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

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Swain Funeral Home - Hazlehurst

355 Baxley Highway, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

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Upcoming Events

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Philadelphia Baptist Church

Philadelphia Church Road, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Philadelphia Baptist Church

Philadelphia Church Road, Hazlehurst, GA 31539

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