Deanie May Lewis Dyer 91 passed away November 14, 2023 in Hamilton. She was born in Hamilton County daughter of Allen and Norma Lewis. Deanie married Syl Dyer in Hamilton November 10, 1950 they were married for fifty two years. Syl preceded her in death. Together they had two children Randy and Sylvia. Syl worked for the city for thirty-eight years and Deanie worked for Hamilton ISD for twenty three years. She enjoyed being in charge of meals for funerals at the church, she did this for fifty five years and served on many food committees. Dean and Syl were care givers caring for her mom and dad as they passed with cancer. They took care of two aunts Deanie’s brother then Syl when his health failed. She is survived by son; Randy Dyer and wife Patty daughter; Sylvia Dowell and husband Carl, sister; Yvonne Butler and husband Burl, grandchildren; Leanne Tucker and husband Robert, Scotty Dyer and wife Michelle, Shawna Hollis and husband Layton, and Sam Dowell, twelve great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren many nieces and nephews that she was so close to. Deanie is preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Norma her husband Syl three brothers Billy, Gilbert, Eugene and Wayne. Dean favorite thing to do was camping with Syl, he fished and she stayed in the camper, cooked, sewed and visiting. After being retired for twenty two years Deanie and Leanne started a bakery. She enjoyed this and saw many friends from school. She made many fried pies and loaves of sough dough bread. So yes, most of her life involved cooking. Deanie loved her church, family and all the grandchildren.
Contributions in Deanie's memory may be made to Hamilton Community Center, PO Box 615, Hamilton, Texas 76531 US.
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