Cherlyn Kay Dyer

Cherlyn Kay Dyer, 76, of Lubbock, Texas passed away December 25, 2022. Kay was born August 9, 1946, in Lubbock, TX to Thomas Ralph Young and Opal Louise (Hughes) Young. A tomboy from the beginning, she climbed trees played cowboys and Indians with the neighborhood boys. She began playing tennis in her teens and won her first tournament at age 14. Tennis became a lifelong obsession with Kay, during which she netted more than 100 trophies, and earned the distinction of attending Lubbock Christian College on a tennis scholarship. She then played tennis at Texas Tech University for all of her years there. Very competitive in other sports as well, she broke her nose playing basketball with the guys at LCC, and a finger by bare handing a line drive at third base for an out while playing softball. Kay graduated from Lubbock High School in 1964, Lubbock Christian College in 1966, and Texas Tech University in 1968. She also earned a Master's degree from Montana State University in counseling. She spent the first 30 years after graduating from Texas Tech, traveling and living in multiple places around the world with her husband Warren (Mack) Dyer during his Air Force career. During this time, she lived in Hawaii, England, and multiple places in between. In each location, she continued playing and coaching tennis. She also worked at Air Force Family Support Centers providing education, guidance, and career counseling at many bases. In her later years, she enjoyed owning and showing classic cars including her prize winning Thunderbird and collecting antiques. Loved ones include husband Warren Dyer; son Michael (Wade) Dyer and wife Carrie; son Alan Dyer and wife Margaret. Grandkids AJ, Sasha, Brady, Shelby, Brianna, Carlee, Chase, Andrea, De, Emily, Jackie, and BJ, plus numerous great grand kids and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Ralph Young, mother Opal Louise Young, son Timothy, and sisters Nadine Inzer and husband Bob, Jean Housler and husband Jim, and mother/father in law Ella and Jack Dyer. She was very much a loving Christian wife and mother, and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Home Monday, January 02, 2023, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. A celebration of her life will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Southcrest Baptist Church with Rev David Wilson officiating. Please celebrate the life of Cherlyn by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available at southcrestlive.tv

Cherlyn Kay Dyer

August 9, 1946 - December 25, 2022