Dorothy Dye

Dorothy Lee Dye

Dorothy Lee Dye, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Roswell, New Mexico at Sunset Villa Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010, 2:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Roswell, New Mexico, in which she was a longtime member. Dorothys nephew, Steve Long, will officiate.
Dorothy was born in Roswell, New Mexico on September 14, 1918 to Joel Long and Viola Piersol. She married T.M. Dye on December 27, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son: Joe Dye, and one daughter: Becky Dye.
Dorothy is survived by her son: Tim Melvin Dye of Roswell, New Mexico stepson: Al Dye and wife Ann of Roswell, New Mexico daughter: Virginia Lee Long and husband Clyde of Roswell, New Mexico stepdaughter: Dotty Barbour of Roswell, New Mexico, daughterinlaw Margy Dye of Roswell, New Mexico, one sister: Arline Mensing of Roswell, New Mexico, and 43 grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
Dorothy was one of 11 siblings and a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico. She grew up in the basement of the city courthouse. Her father was the custodian, and the kids loved sliding up and down the banister Dorothy loved playing cards, especially bridge, poker, and spades but was ready and willing to play anything She also loved playing BINGO, but above anything else, she loved her grandchildren.
All arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online obituary can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .

Ill fly away, oh glory, Ill fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, Ill fly away
Some bright morning when this life is over, Ill fly away
To a land on Gods celestial shore, Ill fly away
When the shadows of this life have gone, Ill fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls Ill fly away
Ill fly away, oh glory, Ill fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, Ill fly away
Oh how glad and happy when we meet, Ill fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet, Ill fly away
Ill fly away, oh glory, Ill fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, Ill fly away
Just a few more weary days and then, Ill fly away
To a land where joy will never end, Ill fly away
Ill fly away, oh glory, Ill fly away
When I die, hallelujah by and by, Ill fly away

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