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Gina Hyers
My dearest Mother-in-law, Thank you. Thank you for accepting me into your family 41 years ago, and for loving me with all your heart and soul. Thank you for the many trips to Waycross, Ga. to pick peas and break corn, it was truely the most enjoyable learning experience zzI have ever teken part in. And Nanny, thank you for helping Tommy and I with our children all the many times that you did, we could'nt have made it without you! Thank you for being the BEST Mother-in-law a girl could ask for and, for being the best Nanny a child could ever want! And Nanny, like Ms.Hilda said earlier, I will see you at the feet of Jesus when my time comes. I love you.
Martha Conn
Our family is very sorry for the passing of your lovely mother. She always had a smile and greeted others as friends even if she had never met them before. David, Marsha and I are praying for you and your family.
Jessica Brown
Eternally grateful to this incredible woman who raised my very best friend. Amber, I love you and will always be there for you. Nanny did so much good in her life, in my opinion you’re the best of it. All my love, Jessica
Jasmine Harden
"Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother. May her bright light continue to shine in your life."
Donna Daugherty
I am so sorry for your loss but rejoice that she has arrived at her eternal home in the presence of Jesus. I have fond memories of the Hyers Clan and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will guide you all through this time and that He will always have you in the palm of His hand. With love to you all.
Karen Hodges Johnson
David, happy memories of your mother will bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on them and smile, being thankful you were able to share all of your life with her, and were there for her when she needed you most.
Debbie Hyers Malone
Martha Jean Hyers!!! I can’t say enough of what a fantastic Sister-in-law to all Ronald’s sisters and she always treated all us as Sisters, not Sister-in-laws!!! We were all Sisters!!! We will always love and treasure her so much and miss our Special Sister Jean!!! We love all of you!!!
Debra Lyons Ross
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ms. Martha was one of my favorite people growing up in Five Points Baptist Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! We know that Ms. Martha is in Heaven with Jesus and her loved ones.
Hilda Nunez
A best friend , like a sister , forever!! Loving , sweet a Christian lady . Friend s since 1962. You will be missed so much . I loved you dearly. See you at Jesus feet and we can sing Precious Memories all day ❤️🙏
Karen Hodges Johnson
Dewayne and Linda Peterson
Mark and Sheryl Harper
Lorita Oliver
Amber Lewis she did an amazing job raising her! Rest ma you will be missed!
Darlene Nunez-Pittmsn
My love and prayers go out to Bruce and the entire Hyers' family. Mrs. Martha was a saintly woman. It was an honor to know her and be a part of your family as my family was. We love you all. May God hold you all close and remind you that you will all be together again one day.
Martha Jean Hyers
2025-01-12
Martha Jean Hyers, 85, of Fernandina Beach, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
A native of Blackshear, Georgia., she resided in Fernandina Beach for most of her life. During her career, Mrs. Hyers was employed by the Nassau County School Board, where she later retired after over 20 years of service and dedication. Mrs. Hyers worked in food management and took joy in providing warm and healthy meals for the students of several schools in Nassau County. Prior to Mrs. Hyers working for the School Board she worked with How Can We Help, identifying /assisting Senior Citizens. Mrs. Hyers took pride in serving her community for all ages.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach, FL. Throughout her life she enjoyed volunteering with the church. Mrs. Hyers was devoted to sharing the love of Jesus Christ her savior with anyone she encountered and through her actions. Mrs. Hyers also enjoyed quilting, knitting, nursing plants, cooking, amongst other various hobbies. Above all, she loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and took pride in instilling in her children the values that she lived by herself.
Mrs. Hyers was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Bessie Griffin Jones, loving husband, Ronald E. Hyers of Fernandina Beach, two brothers, Elmer Jones and William Jones along with her sister Mary Ann Wilson; and her beloved dog Chilly Hyers.
Her survivors include three sons, R. David Hyers, Tommy Hyers and Wife Rubye Hyers, and Bruce Hyers and Wife Karen Hyers all of Fernandina Beach, FL; two daughters, Rebecca Hyers of Fernandina Beach, FL and Amber Lehmbeck and Husband Jacob Lehmbeck of Saint Marys, Ga; Sister, Evelyn Nazzarie of Brunswick, Ga; six grandchildren, Jeremy Hyers and Wife April Hyers, Jad Hyers, Jenee Mccoy and Husband Nate Mccoy, Shelley Medley and Husband Ross Medley, Joshua Hyers and Wife Melissa Hyers and Tanner Matthews. Great- Grandchildren, Tyler and Brantley Hyers, Rowan and Reese Medley, Grayson and Everly Mccoy.
The family will receive friends and extended family 10-11am on Friday, January 17, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach, FL. Funeral Services will directly follow at 11am with Rev. Frank Camarotti, Senior Adult Pastor of First Baptist Church. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her husband in Bosque Bello Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America.
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