Julia Anna Dyer

Julia Anna Dyer April 14, 1954 - February 5, 2009 Julia Anna Dyer of Waco went to be with Jesus Thursday, February 5, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family and close friends. Memorial services will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7 at Antioch Community Church, 505 N. 20th St., Waco, with Jimmy Seibert officiating. Julia was born April 14, 1954 in Waco, Texas. Julia was a fabulous wife, mother, grandmother and a wonderful homemaker. She loved to take care of their home and serve her family and friends. She was very creative; an excellent decorator, seamstress and chef. She was a kind and compassionate woman who cared deeply for those around her. She deeply loved her grandchildren and they loved to spend time with her. She always encouraged those she met in the Word of God and was a bright light to the community in which she lived. She was a beautiful example of the woman of Proverbs 31: vs 10-11, "An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain." vs. 26-27, "She opens her mouth in wisdom. And the teaching of kindness is on her tougue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jerry Dyer, and her son, Jerry Dyer, Jr. and wife, Holly; daughter, Priscilla Dyer; two step-sons, Kevin Dyer; and Kelly Dyer and wife, Lauren; and seven grandchildren, Ryan, Colton, Freeman, Emma, Dylan, Logan and Bates. She is also survived by her siblings, Batsell Bates, Fred Bates, Jr., Dwahana Brejcha and Doug Bates; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as brother-in-law, Larry Dyer and wife, Penny and their five children. Memorials may be made to Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Project % Antioch Community Church. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey