Mrs. Marie Lois Dillard, 98, of Snyder, TX, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Snyder Oaks Care Center. A private service for the family will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dillard was born on December 5, 1927, to Clyde and Lois (Lynch) Eaton in Marshall, AR. Marie married Hoyt Dillard on August 27, 1947. Hoyt preceded her in death on March 7, 2000.
Mrs. Dillard is survived by her,
2 Sons,
Fred Dillard and wife Martha of Snyder, TX,
Stephen Dale Dillard of Snyder, TX;
3 Siblings,
Janie Lagrow from Lake Orion, MI,
Barbara Cook of Casinovia, MI,
Larry Eaton of NC;
3 Grandchildren,
Robyn Haney and husband Warren of Snyder, TX,
Amy Lewis and husband Jay of Snyder, TX,
Kenneth Dillard of Centeron, AR;
5 Great-Grandchildren,
Josh and wife Jasmine of San Angelo, TX,
Heather Dupree of Bentonville, AR,
Zack Lewis and wife Madeline of Snyder, TX,
McKinzie Kirk and husband David of Snyder, TX,
Kaven Dillard and wife Klarissa of Sealy, TX;
6 Great Great-Grandchildren,
Derek Dupree of Bentonville, AR,
Parker Dupree of Austin, TX,
Lundyn Pace of Ira, TX,
Sophie Pace of Ira, TX,
Cope Kirk of Ira, TX,
Kamden Dillard of Sealy, TX.
She was preceded in death by her,
Parents,
Clyde and Lois Eaton;
Husband,
Hoyt Dillard;
9 Siblings;
2 Great-Grandchildren;
Ryan and Justin Dillard.
There is no visitation planned at this time.
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3101 College Avenue, Snyder, TX 79549

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