Myrtis Johnson Dye

Myrtis Johnson Dye, 86, of Abbeville, wife of Herbert Dye, died Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home. She was born in Elberton, GA, to the late Haskell and Frances Burden Johnson.

Mrs. Dye began her career at Woolworth Department Store in Elberton, GA, before working for Abbeville Mills and Farmers Cleaners. She was known for her excellent seamstress abilities, skillfully crafting the wedding and prom dresses for her daughters ensuring that each garment was made with love and care. Mrs. Dye was also a remarkable cook, making any meal a special occasion.

She and her husband, Herbert, were the co-founders of Missionary Movement Church in Abbeville. A devoted member of her church, she taught Sunday School, served as Director of VBS and was the bookkeeper for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Johnson.

Mrs. Dye is survived by her husband of 70 years, Herbert; three children, Laura Lawrence and her husband, David, Lee Ann Gordon and her husband, Randy, and Herbert J. Dye, III; four grandchildren, Katherine Morgan (Evan), Patricia Sorrow (David), Will Gordon and Elizabeth Gordon; five great-grandchildren, Clare, Susie, Naomi, Vera and Issac; sister, Joyce Kilgore; three brothers, Kenneth Johnson, Donald Johnson (Lynn) and Charles Johnson (Laura); and very special friends who were like family, Carol Norris, Nancy Fogle, Tina Norris, Gina Norris and Gloria Norris.

The family will receive friends 2:00PM to 3:00PM, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin on Thursday at 3:30PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont for their love, care and support.

The family is at the home.

Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Dye, may be sent to the Missionary Movement Church, 248 Riley Road, Greenwood, SC 29646.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Dye family.