Patricia A. Chambers Dyess of Sunrise, Florida, formerly of Slaterville Springs, NY
Patricia was born on June 27, 1933, in Manhattan, NY, the third child of Leslie Holmes and Bernice Hayes Chambers. She died on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida where she had lived for 9 years. At 19 Patricia married Jimmie Dyess, who pre-deceased her, they raised their 6 children as well as 2 of Jimmie’s sisters, Delores Torres and Judy Spencer, who survive her. Pat held many jobs through the years; telephone operator, receptionist at Sam Peter’s, Morse Chain, IBM and Cornell University where she got to interact with students, which she loved and they her. Pat’s most treasured job, however, was as a mother and grandmother. By today’s standards she would be considered a Renaissance woman as she grew, harvested, canned and pickled her own food, often created and designed her own clothes, knitted many a sweater, made all of her meals from scratch, helped guide her children’s religious and moral upbringing, attended all of her children and grandchildren’s many sporting and musical events, while holding down a job! Pat was also a sports fanatic and passed on her love of baseball, football and bowling to all of her children. Pat is survived by her children; James Janet Dyess and son Shane, William Marion Dyess and her daughter, Marina, Patricia Timothy Armstrong and their children, Tim, Meredith, Callie and Tyler, Catherine Scott Nunnally and their sons, Clark and Troy, Lorelei Renall Becker and their daughter Taylor, stepson Stacey Amy and great-grandson, Sammy, Helen Kevin English and their children, Quincy and Patrick, beloved sister, Bernice Zupancic, honorary daughter, Amy Brand and her special friend and long time, care-giver, Pearl Francis. In addition to her parents and former husband, Pat was also pre-deceased by her brothers, James, John Jack and William. Funeral services will take place on Friday, November 16, 2012, from 5:30 – 8 PM with a Funeral Service at 6:30 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL In accordance with her wishes, there will be a mass in her honor in late December, in Ithaca, NY. There will be announcement in the Ithaca Journal at a later date.
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Carolyn Dyess Bales (ALEXANDRIA LA United States)
November 13, 2012, 12:00 am
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom! May all the wonderful memories warm your hearts in this dark hour! I love you all!! Your cousin, Carolyn Dyess Bales
Leda Silver (Miami FL)
November 13, 2012, 12:00 am
I will miss Pat and all that I learned from her. My deepest condolences to her family.
Allen B. Mansfield (Batavia IL)
November 13, 2012, 12:00 am
My condolences to the Dyess family on the loss of your mother. She was one of a kind.
Lori Dyess Becker (Brooktondale NY)
November 14, 2012, 12:00 am
We love and miss you mom! Thank you for being such a wonderful mom. You are irreplaceable! – Lori, Renall & granddaughter Taylor
Amy Brand (Newfield NY)
November 14, 2012, 12:00 am
Every time I was sick she would cook me a poached egg on toast. She would always put extra ice in my pepsi. She taught me how to dive, how to weed a garden, how to can tomatoes, how to take corn off a cob without making a mess and she taught me about life, loyalty, honesty, happiness and forgiveness. Her heart is connected to mine for the rest of my life. Amy
jill chandler (amarillo TX USA)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
Cathy and Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you during this time. Love you, jill
Robbie Cold (West Palm Beach FL USA)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janette and Ron (Ithaca NY USA)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May warm memories of your mother be always with you.
Carine Kenyon (Brooktondale NY United States)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
Lori, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and many wonderful memories.
Cathy and Scott Nunnally (Fort Lauderdale FL USA)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
My Mom was a one of a kind mother. She not only taught us how to live, she taught us how to die and I just hope that I can go with that kind of dignity. She was the best mother to my family and friends and we are all better people because of what and how she taught us.
Thank you Mom and though it doesn’t say enough in how I feel, I just want you to know how grateful we are for you.
Rest now my beautiful mother, your suffering is over.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Bill Dyess (Davie FL USA)
November 15, 2012, 12:00 am
Mom, Your Grace, Class and Courage are the three things that come to mind when I think you. When you moved her 12 years ago, Little did we know the future that awaited us both and how connected at the hip we became. You fought the good fight against many odds especially COPD. We shared many good times and went places together that you once only dreamed of. I was very glad and honored to accompany you on those adventures. We talked a lot these last 12 years but you finally told me you had to go. I accepted your wishes albeit very hardand knew it was time for you to get out of the pain that the struggle for breath COPD brings. Rest is what you now will get. Know that I know you are only a thought away and that you will always be a big part of me. I look forward to the day that we get to be together again. Thanks Mom for all the guidence and memories. It was a heck of a ride. I Love You Mom!!!!
Bernice Zupancic (Ithaca NY Tompkins)
November 16, 2012, 12:00 am
II have always loved you and I will love you for ever. I also will miss your great breads, rolls and pies, as well as your smile. See you again sis. My love and prayers, Bernice
Beverly Harris (Ithaca NY Tompkins)
November 16, 2012, 12:00 am
I am glad I got to know you and enjoyed the time we had together. I thank God for your friendship
We will be together again in another, better life with out pain
Jane Harford (Waverly NY Tompkins)
November 16, 2012, 12:00 am
I saw you often and we had some very nice talks at Titus but got to know you better the days your sister and I were with you in Pa. and you were in the hospital . That is all we did was talk and talk, I was so glad to learn so much about you and am sorry we can no longer have those talks or phone calls, in this life. Later God willing
Darya Cotter (North Easton MA)
November 20, 2012, 12:00 am
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mother, Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
AMY BRAND (NEWFIELD NY)
November 9, 2014, 12:00 am
She taught me to always be kind and giving. Always be truthful. Everyone makes mistakes – they are called life’s lessons. Learn from them. Be proud to be a woman and that my opinion matters. She loved strong and hugged hard. I miss her terribly but know she is guiding me and still loving me from heaven.