Hazel Maudie Juanita (Shipman) Dye, age 89, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place. Memorial to be held in the spring. Hazel was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on December 24, 1929. She is the daughter of Jesse Howard Shipman and Mary Alice Erp. She was married for 62 years to Raymond Harold Dye and they were both proud to be the parents of 8 children: Sharon (Louis) Neifert, Tommy Rae Dye, Phyllis (James) Ford, Yalonda (Danny) Cooper, Sandra (Darryl) Tingley, Dennis Dye, Donna (Gary) Brown, Loretta Dye; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren, with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Dye, her young son Tommy Rae Dye, her daughter Sandra “Jacky” Tingley and granddaughter Joni Marie Mattix. Hazel was a wonderful homemaker and a mother figure to very many people throughout her life. She enjoyed singing country music and was an avid reader. Her biggest joys were her grandchildren. She also loved animals and donated to several rescues. She had a special affection for her beloved border collie Gracie. She loved talking on the phone and visiting with her sister Claudia Hull and family. She will be forever loved and missed! In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter in her memory.
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