Edith ìSmyrnaî Hyder passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010, in Nashville, TN at the age of ninety-one. She was a native and resident of Henderson County before moving to Nashville in 2002 following the death of her husband. Smyrna was a graduate of the former Dana High School and a member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. She served forty-three years as an active member of Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Knox and Altha Hyder; her husband, Ander Hyder; and three sisters, Vera Harvey, Clorena Brown and Persis Lance.
Survivors include her daughter, Gail Johnson and her husband W. R.; a granddaughter, Sheri Lawrence and her husband Mark; and a great granddaughter, Meredith, all of Nashville, TN.
A funeral will be at 4:00 pm Sunday, October 3, 2010 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Mortuary. Rev. Anne Brown Didier, niece of Mrs. Hyder, will officiate. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service in the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pardee Hospital Auxillary, 800 N. Justice Street, Box 2, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Smyrna was a grand lady. I had the privilege of working with her at Pardee Hospital. I considered her a friend. She have me one of the crosses she made and I still use it as a bookmark and always remember her when I am reading my book at work.
My sincerest sympathies to her family. I know you will miss her greatly.
W.R., Gail, Sheri & family – we were saddened to hear of Aunt Smyrna’s passing. We won’t be able to attend the memorial service due to Phil’s health, but please know that we are thinking of you all and praying for God’s comfort in your loss. Love, Phil & Gwen
I am sorry for the loss of one of my favorite aunts. She always treated me as if I was special. I have nothing but fond memories of her.
My sweet Great Aunt Smyrna, I miss you with all my heart. I pray I will be as loving to our younger generation as you were to us. You will always be in my heart. Love, Sam