GAYLE “DULLA” DYER, AGE 71
Gayle “Dulla” Dyer, age 71, of Rockwood, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Roane Medical Center. She was born March 3, 1952, in Rockwood. Dulla was a member of the Speights Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Rockwood where she sang in the choir in her youth. Gayle was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and had previously served as a C.N.A. at Marshall Voss Health Care in Harriman and Meharry Hospital in Nashville. She enjoyed fishing, music, and playing cards. Dulla was a very social person and loved the elderly and children.
She was preceded in death by her stepfather: Warren Chapman; grandparents: Rule & Thelma McCaleb; and cousin: Bernetta Rose Foust.
Survivors include sons: Ronald Curtis Dyer and Warren Edward Dyer; 6 grandchildren; mother: Barbara Chapman; brothers and sisters-in-law: Eddie Chapman (Alice), Antony “T.C.” Chapman (Bridget), and Everett “Sly” Chapman (Carla); devoted sister: Sarah Pendergrass; special friends: “Tiny”, Joanna, and Tonya; and several other relatives and friends.
In accordance with Gayle’s wishes, cremation arrangements have been made and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. No public services are being scheduled.
Evans Mortuary of Rockwood is serving the family.