Lona Cain Dyson Obituary (1929

On Thursday, February 9, 2017, Lona Cain Dyson was called from labor to reward and peacefully entered her Heavenly home. She was born April 26, 1929 to the late Warren and Florine Cain in Buckingham County, Virginia. Lona spent her early years in Buckingham and received her early education at the Buckingham County Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Ridgeway Baptist Church in Buckingham, Virginia. Lona moved to Baltimore, MD and there she met and married Walter B. Dyson, Jr. on August 4, 1962 in Crewe, Virginia. Lona worked for many years at Reeds Department Store in Baltimore, MD, the site of a 1955 desegregation sit in. She also worked at Goucher College in Maryland and upon her return to Virginia at Crewe Garment Factory from 1976-1992. Lona loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. At any time you could stop by her house and it would be filled with a sweet aroma coming from the kitchen. She also loved to sew and made many outfits. Lona loved life, her family and her friends. She always talked about the "Good 'Ole Days" and enjoyed listening to the music of her time. Lona leaves to forever feel her presence her devoted daughter, Mary Dyson Johnson (William); stepson, Ray Charles Ward (Debbie); granddaughters, Journey Simone Johnson and Courtney and Shelby Ward; one sister, Viola Booker (Romeo); Sisters-in-law, Marion Dyson, Barbara Bridgeforth, Elizabeth Tucker and Louise Cain; Brothers-in-law, James Dyson, Sr. and James Bridgeforth, Sr.; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service: Friday, February 17, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Piney Green Road 625, Blackstone, Virginia 23824