Dorothy Eller Halyard was born January 19, 1925 to parents Jack and Maude Eller in Hiawassee Georgia.
She was the 10th child of 13 siblings. She left Hiawassee at a young age to attend school and pursue a career. She worked for Greyhound Bus Services at an early age and later worked for Rich’s/Macy’s Department Stores for approximately 30+ years, retiring there.
Ms. Halyard is preceded in death by her husband Alvin Frank Halyard, youngest son Douglas Halyard and Grandson Andrew Halyard and 12 brothers and sisters.
Her eldest son Ron Halyard (wife Sandra) now live in Hiawassee, GA, and her daughter Linda Key (husband Larry) reside in Dallas GA.
She has been blessed with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She lived her 93 years of life loving and caring for her family and, and she will be truly missed
Funeral services will be held Saturday April 28 at 2 PM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas Hougas officiating. Interment will follow in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.