Mary Sue Yvonne (Chism) Dyer Obituary
On Friday, August 29 Mary Sue “Sue” Yvonne Dyer, age 88, was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ. Born in Bagdad, KY on Sept 21, 1936 to Boyd and Carrie Chism. She was predeceased by her first husband Raymond Mills Jr., and son Randy Mills. She was also predeceased by husbands Larry Looney and Clifford Dyer. Three sisters and two brothers also predeceased Sue.
She is survived by a brother, Melvin Chism, her daughter Sharon Summers and son-in-law John Summers and Daughter Donna Cosker and son-in-law Gary Cosker. Sue also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Bald Knob High School she moved to Arlington, VA where she met and married the love of her life Raymond Mills Jr to whom she was married for 46 years.During 22 of those years she devoted her time to Ray and the family as a mother and the wife of a Navy officer.
Sue received great strength through her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior from a young age. Since her parents didn’t have a car when she was young she would walk down the hill to wait on the dirt road that people traveled to church. She carried her bible and a hankie with a nickel in it for the offering plate. After trying this for a couple of weeks someone finally stopped and offered her a ride to church. She never missed an opportunity to share her faith and love for Jesus. Even in the hours before her passing she reminded her daughters, grandchildren and their spouses to pray and trust in God. Proverbs 3:5-6.
There will be a celebration of life and a family reunion in Frankfort, Kentucky July 11, 2026 where Sue’s remains will be entered at the Chism family plot. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lebanon Community Cemetery, 2101Lebanon Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601.
