Ethel Hoover Dyess age 86 was called home to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Bernard on September 25, 2024. She was born October 28, 1937, in the New Harmony Community to Raymond and Esther Hoover. She was known by all for her sweet, kind, and helpful nature. As a pastor's wife for many years, she shared her delicious cooking and famous Granny Biscuits with many. She had a true servant's heart. Her passion was to help others in any way possible. She loved the Lord and was faithful to serve him in any way that was needed. Proverbs 31:10-31 describes her well. She enjoyed helping her husband on the farm growing fresh vegetables and fruit. Many in the area especially enjoyed the delicious strawberries they grew at the Berry Patch in Paxton.

Mrs. Dyess is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bernard E. Dyess, her son, Roland Dyess, her parents, Raymond and Esther Messer Hoover, one sister, Faye, and four brothers, Colvin, Ray, Paul Howell, and Rufus Hoover.

She is survived by one brother, Victor Hoover (Hilda), children, Cindy Dyess Wade (Alvin), Julie Dyess Goodson (Greg), Jonathan Dyess (Shelly), daughter-in-law Teena Stewart Dyess, grandsons Jeremy Dyess, Adam Dyess (Dianna), Chris Davenport (Katy), Justin Davenport (Alina), Thomas Dyess, and step-granddaughter Morgan (Cody) Bozarth.
Mrs. Dyess has been blessed with 11great grandchildren, Brenya, Logan, Sophia, Ashley, and Raeleigh, Lila, Allie, Madelyn, Amelia, Weston Davenport, and Estella Bozarth as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ethel Hoover Dyess will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 27, 2024, at New Harmony Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be in the New Harmony Baptist Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements with Pastors Chris Davenport and Paul Davis officiating.