Eleanor B. Dyer

Eleanor B. Dyer, 87, of Alexandria, Virginia entered into God’s Kingdom on July 21, 2024. She was born on September 21, 1936 to Bernard and Eleanor Bickerton. Eleanor, is preceded in death by her brother, Bernard. Eleanor, the most loving mother is survived by her daughters, Renee and Cyndy. Sons, Tom and Paul. Sister Barbara. Brother Jim.

A native Washingtonian, Eleanor graduated from Immaculata Preparatory School and received her BA from Trinity Washington University. Her professional career was with the National Endowment for The Arts. She served as the Director of Music/Opera programs and as a congressional liaison to Capitol Hill. Eleanor had a deep love for
music and opera.

Eleanor lived in the Mt. Vernon area since 1964. She had an affinity for George Washington’s Estate and relished that her home was located on the old George Washington River Farm land. She spent a lot of her free time gardening. Eleanor was
very active with Good Shepherd Catholic Church and spent many years singing in the Church choir. She liked wearing a t-shirt that read – “If you don’t believe in angels, you haven’t heard me sing”.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday September 20th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, VA. A reception at Church will immediately follow Mass.

A burial will be held at 10 AM on Saturday September 21st at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD.

The family requests memorial gifts be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church – http://www.gs-cc.org. Flowers for the Celebration of Life Mass can also be sent to Good Shepherd Catholic Church.