Phyllis Dickerson
Godfrey |
Phyllis B. Dickerson, 97, died at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1926 in Alton, the daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Wightman) Butler. She worked for many years as a sales clerk with Godwin Office supplies and was a member of Upper Alton Baptist Church. Phyllis was known to always be the winner at dice and marble games with her family. She enjoyed being outside tending to her flowers.
She was known as the “Cookie Lady” at Asbury Village, where she would often greet new residents with fresh cookies. She always had cookies for family and friends. She was an avid reader and Hayner Public Library would make regular book deliveries to her. On July 22, 1945 in Alton she married Kenneth Dickerson and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Rainey of Godfrey, IL, two sons, Brian Dickerson (Vickie) of Collinsville, IL and Mark Dickerson (Darby) of Ft. Pierce, FL, four grandchildren, Sherry Oettle (Mike) of Godfrey, Tracy Rainey (Amy) of Alton, Erin Dickerson of St. Petersburg, Fl and Keith Dickerson (MaRanda) of Belleville, IL, seven great grandchildren, Steven Oettle, Shawn Oettle, Elizabeth Spicer (Jeff), Brandon Rainey, Cameron Rainey, Taylor Dickerson and Tinsley Dickerson and three great great grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Rae Grossheim. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Brad Donoho will officiate.
Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Memorials may be made to Asbury Village. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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