Dyer, Thelma Virginia (Dalton)

  • Thursday, January 14, 2021
Thelma Virginia Dyer
Thelma Virginia Dyer

Thelma Virginia Dyer, age 66, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Hamilton Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 2, 1954 in Dalton, Ga. a daughter of the late John B. and Catherine Blaylock Shoemaker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Lynn Dyer Sr.; sisters, Johnnie Cannon and Frances Ensley; and sister-in-law, Maybell Shoemaker.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Lynn Dyer Jr. and Shannon Dyer of Dalton, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Floyd Williams of Dalton, GA, Denise and Rick Rhinehart of Villanow, GA; grandchildren, Kade Stephens, Hunter Stephens, Chris Williams, Christopher Cannon, Heath Simmons and Brandon Simmons; great-grandchildren, Alexa, Grayson, Jewels, Asher, Kinzi, Kizer, Braylon and Brooklon; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl Shoemaker of Chatsworth, GA, Daniel and Jan Shoemaker of Cucamonga, CA, James Shoemaker of Dalton, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Billy Bailey of Rocky Face, GA, Mary and Kelly Painter of Chatsworth, GA; special nieces, Lorie Besler and Jennifer Robinette; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Thelma Virginia Dyer will be held Monday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. from the Ponders Colonial Hills Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Jamie Basler officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband. 

Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements will be announced by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002.

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