Lillian Dale Ayers

Lillian Dale Springer Ayers was born January 31,1935 in McNairy County, Tennessee. She was born at the Springer homeplace, the daughter of the late Vonley and Weltha Springer of Gravel Hill.  She was united in marriage to George Ayers on July 3, 1952. They were married for 70 years until he passed away in 2022.

Dale attended Gravel Hill School and graduated from Ramer High School. She worked at Martin Manufacturing, Levi, and Action Apparel in Ramer. Dale was a member of Ramer Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Dale was a loving mother, wonderful person, and had many amazing attributes.  She loved spending time with her family, and always had a delicious homemade meal cooking. She enjoyed working outdoors in her flowers and making beautiful quilts. 

Dale departed this life on December 19, 2023, at home with her family, who loved her beyond measure. She is survived by four daughters, Vicky (James) Wilson, Pam (C.B.) Baldwin, Janet (Larry) Doles and Jeanne Carrington. Dale had six grandchildren, Holly (Ryne) Coburn, Chris (Beth) Baldwin, Michael Wilson, Jennifer (David) Hale, Lindsey Carrington, and Heather (Kerby) Gray. Dale had ten great grandchildren Abigail, Rylee, Lane, Brooke, Emily, Lillian (Lilly), Izzy, Emersyn, Abby, and Parker. She had one great, great grandchild Ella. She also has a sister Carolyn (Buddy) Powell, a sister-in-law Helen McCarter, and brother-in-law Willie Joe Hamm.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dale was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Springer and a sister Ann Hamm.