Obituary of Mary Dyer

Mary Frances Dyer, 82 of Murfreesboro passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Middle TN Medical Center. Mrs. Dyer was born in Davidson to the late Ed Gaines and Mamie Cleo Walker. She was a member of the Bible Church of Jesus for 63 years where she was a Sunday school teacher, served as church secretary, and hospital visitation. She was a very dedicated Christian, a wonderful and loving mother and wife. Her life was a beautiful example to her children and grandchildren and to all whose lives she touched by her love. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by her parents,Ed Gaines and Mamie Cleo Walker, husband, Jim Cephas Dyer; brothers, Clifford Gaines, James Eugene and Billy Joe Walker; sisters, Lonnie Gay and Lillie May Walker; son, James Michael Dyer; grandsons, Joshua Brian Haley and Eric Jones; son in law, Jerry Bain. She is survived by her son, Gary Lynn (Kathleen) Dyer of Murfreesboro; daughters, Deborah Eileen Bain of Smithville and Joy Renee (Bill) Griffith of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Gary Lynn Dyer; Melissa Burns; Donald, Phillip and Darlene Bain; Daniel and Trevor Haley; Timmy and Tammy Dyer, Angie Lokey; Becky Mooneyham; 18 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; three very special friends, Martha White, Joyce Wilson and Marie Stacey. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm at Murfreesboro Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Bro. John Tipton, Bro. Johnny Turner and Bro. Terry Chapman officiating. Burial to follow at Coleman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Haley, Trevor Haley, Donald Bain, Phillip Bain, Jimmy Burns, Scottie Lokey, Gary Lynn Dyer.