Mrs. Dawn Evans Dize, 79, beloved mayor, longtime councilwoman, and lifelong resident of Onley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, with her loving family at her side.
Born June 14, 1939, in Onley, she was the daughter of the late James Twyford Evans and Winnie Core Evans and devoted wife of the late Richard Wayne Dize Sr. She is survived by her two children, Wayne Dize and wife, Anne, of Onancock, and Cyndi Franklin, of Locustville; brother, Jerry Evans and wife, June, of Onley; nephew, Terry Evans and wife, Julie; niece, Beverly Dize; and great-nephews, Josh Evans and wife, Amanda, and Cody Evans. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her niece, Holly June Evans.
Following high school, Mrs. Evans began working for Watson Furniture Company, where she remained until she and Dickie started a family. After working various places, including Fashion Eye, while her children were school age, she accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Eastern Shore News, retiring as credit manager for the Daily Times with 42 years of dedicated service to the Gannett Company. As the current mayor of Onley, Mrs. Dize was very passionate about her hometown, also serving more than 18 years on the town council and was a faithful member of the Onley Baptist Church.
Sweet, strong, selfless – words that describe an incredible woman, wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by loved ones and her community.
Funeral services were held at the Onley Baptist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, with the Rev. John Burr officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverside Shore Cancer Center, P.O. Box 430, Onancock, VA 23417.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements were made by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.
