Lynn Duvall

View her Video Tribute: http://videos.lifetributes.com/285861Amory - Lynn Maree Duvall Dye, 71, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at NMMC, Tupelo.Lynn is survived by her cherished husband of 51 years, Jim Dye. She is also survived by her mother, Irene “Gagee” Duvall; her adoring sons, Jamey and Jerre; her precious grandchildren, Jack, John David, Maya, and the rest of her beautiful family, Marlene Dye, Jymme Ann Hodgson, and Scott Duff. Lynn is preceded in death by her father, Jack “Poppa” Duvall and her sons, John Dye and Glyn.Lynn Dye was a wife, mother, leader, teacher, writer, and loving friend to so many. Her passionate voice, loving heart, and fierce compassion will live on for generations. Lynn’s embrace was strong, as was her vision of “family.” She lived her life with a profound dedication to her children and grandchildren, while also opening up her home and heart to thousands of young people and friends throughout the course of her life. Lynn selflessly embraced, listened to, and counseled thousands of teenagers through Christian youth ministry. She cherished, inspired, and supported her friends. Lynn served her community and celebrated the blessings in her life every single day. Above all, she was a woman of faith who believed in the power of prayer and a loving, forgiving God. Not a day passed that Lynn didn’t rejoice in His abundant blessings with a generous and grateful spirit. For these reasons, her legacy will live on, not only through her husband, children, grandchildren and friends, but also through generations of young people as they continue to lovingly raise families of their own. Her touch was gentle. Her impact was great. May we all love and live in this way.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Amory at 1 PM, Saturday, Feb. 25 with Rev. Glyn Wiygul and Rev. Tim Sisk officiating. Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Thomas Griffith, Ray Jones, Carl Cadden, David Webb, Sheldon Green and Benjamin Green.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Friday at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home. She will lie-in-state at the church from 11:30 AM until the service hour.Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be given to Amory Food Pantry, 123 S. Main St., Amory, MS 38821 or to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Youth Fund, 1123 Veterans Legion Drive, Amory, MS 38821. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.