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1934
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Lyda Booker Obituary
January 20, 1934 - August 13, 2025
Lyda "Dude" Booker passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at age 91, leaving behind three daughters. She was preceded in death by her son Wesley and her husband Rass. She was the matriarch of a large family, to whom she taught fun and dysfunction. Dude was a proud member of the Democratic Party, an avid thrifter, a lively mamaw to 8 grandkids, a steady volunteer, and often, an all around trouble maker. If you were ever cussed out by Mamaw Dude at a thrift store, the family would like to extend our apologies... to half of you. The other half probably deserved it; including the lady she threw the vacuum at. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Goshen Valley cemetery fund, a local food pantry, or your local Democratic Party.
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for Lyda Booker
Rebecca (Becca Myers) Posada
August 25, 2025
Some of my best memories at definitely from being at Aunt Dude´s. Send prayers and love to all
Brea Hartsock
August 22, 2025
I´m very sorry for your loss, I loved Lyda so much I took care of her at Brookdale and she made my job even more special with her laughter and smiles and jokes!!! She reminded me of my nana and Lyda was more than just my resident she was my family and I loved her very much. She was a special woman. The whole family will be in my prayers
Tim White
August 21, 2025
Lyda was always cutting up...especially at family get togethers!!! Sassy lady...sorry about her passing. Prayers for family
Rhonda Rivette
August 19, 2025
Condolences and much love to the family.
Jan Fansler
August 17, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all... May the peace and comfort that only God can provide comfort each of you....
Alice Nunley
August 17, 2025
Truly sorry for the loss of your Mother. I enjoyed hearing the funny stories about her.
Bo-Jacob
August 15, 2025
"That´s my Mamaw!"
Gay Skelton
August 14, 2025
Sorry for your loss. She was my mother 's first cousin.
Frankie Myers
August 14, 2025
Down thru the years we have had our problems, but have worked and gotten over and we always loved each other. May she rest in peace and she is missed.
Debbie Dykes
August 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of your mom´s death!
Reed and Debbie
Shawne Lett
August 13, 2025
I got to know her at brookdale!!! Absolutely loved her, she was truly one of a kind. I´m so sorry for the loss she has been and will be deeply missed!!!! We was all actually talking about her three days ago, her personality and filter she had
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