Elizabeth Ann Dial

Although a survivor of "The Great Depression" whenever she spoke of her childhood years, she would say her family lived by modest means, compared to some other families; however she never really wanted for anything: they had what they needed.

"Mom" to her 2 sons, "Meemaw" to her 6 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren & "Weedebee" to "Little Bill", a young boy from next door, whose reinvention of her first name both charmed & delighted her. Elizabeth was a calming presence in many lives, a loving mentor & an endless source of stories and sage advice.

Elizabeth attended Ohio University, saving up to pay her own tuition and make her way into the world. There she met the love of her life, Don DeVere Dial & they were wed in November 1950.

During their 47 marriage, Elizabeth and Don lived in several different areas of the country, including Wellston & McArthur, Ohio, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Hoffman Estates & Roselle, Illinois, Carrollton, Texas, Port Angeles, Washington & finally Minela, Texas. In each place, Elizabeth created a warm and loving home atmosphere, in which she was able to be a truly devoted mother upon arrival of her 2 sons, Scott & Mark, born just 11 months apart.

Elizabeth was an enduring soul, a devout christian, an avid reader & crossword enthusiast; well-versed in politics & a shining role model to us all. She kept alive the lost art of personal letter-writing & thank you notes, which she passed down to the generations following hers. She was ever empathetic to friends, neighbors & family members, always, with a ready smile, an open heart and sympathetic ear. As I was her daughter-in-law, we shared many animated late night girl talks , even into the wee hours of the morning during those Mineola years after my father-in-law Don had passed on. I will treasure these always.

Elizabeth was a model of stoicism, seemingly a great believer in the old adage, "don't waste time worrying about things over which you have no control" an enduring piece of advice from which we may all benefit.

Elizabeth was a giving person: of her time, her expertise, her support, her work ethic, having spent so many years supporting her husband Don in his many business ventures & serving as an administrator in the nursing home where both her & her mother-in-law spent their final days.

After Elizabeth lost her husband Don to cancer in 1997, she took on a full-time job, which she held until she was well past the age of 80. Though she lived until the glorious age of 98, those of us who loved her so dearly will always mourn the short time we shared her life.

Elizabeth is survived by: Her 2 sons, Scott Dial (wife Vicki), Mark Dial (wife Belinda), 4 nieces, 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

"Until we meet again."