Adv. Sr. Mtr. Hilda Wilma Dryer, beloved wife of the late Adv. Pres. Eld. Allen A. Dryer, departed this life on October 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at Altercare Nursing Home. Born August 28, 1930, in Bridgeton, NJ to Theodore Braxton and Mabel Holmes Braxton, she moved to Coshocton, OH in 1947 where she became a missionary in title and practice. “Mom Dryer”, as she was called by many, always maintained an open home and giving spirit to all who were in need.
She is predeceased by her husband, parents, 3 children - Philip Braxton Sr. (Bernetta), Anna Dryer and Manuel Dryer, 2 grandchildren -Martha and Joshua Jones, and daughter-in-law Marla Dryer. She is survived by her remaining children Huldah Terrell (James), Toby Dryer (Yolande), Sylvia Dryer, Lemuel Dryer (Marla), Jorhan Mbonisi, Merit Rutland (Greg), Rebekah Mawuko, Mabel Marshall (Bruce) and Aaron Dryer (Deborah), 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Given- Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be officiated by Sr. Bishop S. Joshua King at The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, First Tabernacle, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 am.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
