Mary Martha Stacey Dyess - Born November 20, 1929 in Conecuh County, Alabama and a lifelong resident of Mobile, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at a local hospital at 90 years of age.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, F. G. "Jimmy" Dyess.
She was a member of Moffett Road Baptist Church for more than 60 years.
She worked as a retail accountant for many years before becoming a full-time grandmother, earning the title of Bigmama. This term of endearment was quickly adopted by all those who met her. She exposed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to her favorite activities including ceramic artwork, sewing, and quilting. She was also an avid outdoors woman, enjoying deer and turkey hunting, and fishing. From working in the garden to preparing family meals in the kitchen, there was always a crowded table at her home, most looking for her famous pound cake which was undoubtedly there.
She is survived by two sons, Johnny Max (Brenda) Dyess and Carl Edward (Dani) Dyess; one daughter, Dr. Donna Lynn Dyess (Bryan Lee); eleven grandchildren: Christie Dyess Caylor, Russell Dyess; Matt, Travis, and Jenni Dyess; Ben, Chris, Keith, Kristen, Kendall, and Kyle Lee; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Moffett Road Baptist Church (5555 Moffett Road, Mobile, Alabama 36618), followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m.
Interment will be in Pine Crest Cemetery West.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moffett Road Baptist Church, 5555 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL 36618.
Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin St., Ext., Mobile, AL 36606.
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