Rudine Dykes

Rudine Mary Light Dykes, age 94, of Williston, Florida passed away on March 31, 2015. Rudine was born at home on a farm in Marion County on June 14, 1920 (Flag Day) to Louis Samuel and Minnie Sophie Light. Rudines life always centered around family and church. She liked to read and crochet and made over 50 afghans; including special orders for all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She generously donated her time, talents and resources to others. Rudine graduated from Florida State College for Women (FSU) in 1941 with a Bachelors degree in Education. Rudine received a Masters Degree from the University of Florida in 1951. Rudine taught elementary school in Marion, Gadsden, Palm Beach, Polk, and Dade counties. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Daughters of the Confederacy, and The Salzburger Society. Rudines ancestors left Austria in 1734 due to religious persecution. Until her health failed, Rudine faithfully attended the First United Methodist Church of Williston and was an active member of the United Methodist Women. Rudine was preceded in death by, her parents, a sister Ethel Roma, brother Louis Samuel, Jr., beloved stepmother Evelyn Light, and her loving and larger than life husband of 49 years, Joshua Emory Dykes. Rudine is survived by four children; Carol Ann Glass (Ted) of Williston, Laura Ellen Ramsey (Dennis) of Orange Park, Louis Emory Dykes (Joan) of Chatsworth, Georgia, and Thomas Otto Dykes (Diane) of Norfolk, Virginia; eight grandchildren and five (soon to be seven) great grandchildren all of whom will lovingly cherish the memories of a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast or the Alzheimers Association. Services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 10:00 AM at the Williston First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home, 512 E Noble Ave, Williston, FL, 32696 (352)528-3481.