Sally M. Dykes

Sally Mae Dykes, affectionately known as Sal, passed away on September 8,
2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee, surrounded by her family After a brief but
VERY brave battle with a very aggressive cancer. She was 59 years old. Born
on January 3, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas, to Merrill and Annie Davis. Sally
grew up to be a loving and caring wife, daughter, sister, and friend who was
loved and cherished by all who knew her.

Sally dedicated her life to her family, choosing to be a homemaker, a role she
embraced with pride and joy. Her home was a reflection of her love and
meticulous care. She was a pillar of strength and warmth, always ready to
offer support or a witty quip that brought laughter to any gathering, especially
with her siblings.

Her interests were as varied as they were rich; she crocheted, did plastic
canvas , solved puzzles, drew, and played a little guitar, and loved gardening
flowers. An animal lover, Sally had numerous cherished fur babies over the
years. She also had a profound love for music, particularly vinyl records, and
enjoyed traveling, often reminiscing about her mother's homeland, Northern
Ireland, which she longed to visit again.

Sal was a proud graduate of David Crockett High School, class of 1983. Her
faith was an important part of her life; she was Methodist reflecting the faith of
her mother's side of the family.

Sally leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years, William (Will) Dykes, and
their two children, Brandon Dykes and his wife Christina, and Brianne Dykes
Gilliam and her husband Josh Gilliam. She was a beloved grandmother to
Trent and Ryan Dykes and step-grandmother to Phyllis and Gabriel Sparks.
Her loss is also deeply felt by her dad and three brothers, Merrill Davis and
wife Mary, Carl and his wife Trish, Darren and his wife Leslie and Brian Davis,
and her sister, Cindy Schwartz, and husband Jeff her nephews Jeffery
Schwartz and Kevin Persiani and niece Amber Ojeda and husband Aaron
along with close and extended family members in Northern Ireland also
including her best friend of 40+ years, Michelle (Shell) Mays Smalls of Cibolo
Texas.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Annie McMurtry Davis, and her
grandmothers, Dora McMurtry and Margaret Davis.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday,
September 13, 2024, at Jonesborough Funeral Home in Jonesborough, TN. A
graveside service will follow at 5:00 PM at Mount Wesley United Methodist
Church in Telford, TN, featuring a special song tribute by her niece Amber
whose voice she really enjoyed.

Pallbearer are Brandon Dykes, Jeff Schwartz, Jeffery Schwartz ,Kevin Persiani
Darren Davis ,Brian Davis
Honorary pallbearers Carl Davis, Josh Gilliam

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society,
St. Jude's Research Hospital, or Shriners hospital. Sally’s memory and legacy
will be cherished by all who knew and loved her, and her spirit will continue to
inspire those she has left behind.