Sarah L. Dyson 1934-2020
HAMMOND, La. — Mrs. Sarah L. Dyson, 85, formerly of Youngstown and of Hammond, La., transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, May 21, 2020, in North Oaks Hospital in Louisiana.
Mrs. Dyson was born Sept. 1, 1934, in New Orleans, La., a daughter of Julies and Bessie Briggs Pea.
She had worked as a nurse’s aide for 27 years with the Youngstown Hospital Association. She was a member of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church, where she was a deaconess, Levite usher, and members of its mission, Willing Workers and Miriam Choir Ministries. She loved playing bingo and being with her family.
She leaves to cherish her beloved memory her daughter, Valerie D. Dyson and two sons, David (Gloria) Dyson and Donald R. (LaSonya) Dyson, all of Youngstown; a sister, Ceola Henderson; a brother, Clarence Pea, both of Louisiana; a half-sister, Marie Jackson of Pensicola, Fla.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Greeting her at Heaven’s Gate were her parents; her husband, Quince, whom she married April 11, 1953, and who passed away March 4, 2017; two sisters, Helen Austin and Georgia M. Jones; and three brothers, Lucius, Sam and Edward Pea.
Viewing will be 1 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Private funeral services will follow for the family. Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
Arrangements were entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.
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