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Paula Dickinson

Sep 16th, 1941 - Aug 19th, 2024

Funeral Ceremony: 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Flora

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home

 

      Paula Jean Dickinson, 82, of Flora, Illinois, was welcomed home into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday morning, August 19, 2024, surrounded by the love of her gathered family.

      She was born September 16, 1941, in Decatur, the daughter of Harold Edward and Geraldine Louise (Graham) Parker.  She was united in marriage to George Edward Dickinson on May 28, 1960, in Decatur, and together they shared 64 wedding anniversaries.

      Paula had worked at Spiegel, Inc., Sears, J.C. Penney’s, Montgomery Ward, and had her own flower shop called “Paula’s Plant Corner.”  She enjoyed reading, camping, and working in her flower garden.  Her family was the greatest joy in her life, and she loved spending time playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  Paula and George were members of Bethlehem Christian Church, and in the past she was active in the “Be About Circle” at First Christian Church in Flora.  She had been a Brownie, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout leader.

      She is survived by her husband: George Dickinson of Flora; 3 children: Christine (Phillip) Wolfe of Flora, Julie (Mike) Nichols of Flora, and Timothy (Susan) Dickinson of Geff; 6 grandchildren: Mallory Wolfe, Andrea (Kyle) Michael, Abigail (Dakota) Orel, Blake (Amanda) Owen, Ashley (Jacob) Shreve, and Avy (Matthew) Suntrup; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister: Suzanne (Dan) Thomas of Blairsville, Georgia; and a sister-in-law: Sandy (Dale) Goodbrake of Cotter, Arkansas.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister: Patricia Parker, a niece: Lynette Thomas; her parents-in-law: Willard & Ruby Dickinson; and a brother-in-law: Willard Dickinson.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with Mark Luzadder officiating.  Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and they will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

 

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Condolences

Becky Bonville

August 21st

Julie and family: I wanted to extend my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I miss mine every day. I will be thinking about you in the coming days and weeks and keeping you in my prayers. ✝️❤️🙏

Renee Jackson

August 21st

So sorry Julie and Mike Your mom was always sweet to me!

Carolyn Hill Wickiser

August 21st

Sincere condolences to the family.

Ken Jennings Jr

August 21st

So sorry to hear this.

Michael & Kayla Anderson

August 21st

Paula & George have been special to Flora for many years. May you Rest in Peace Paula.

Rick and Trudy Zimmerman Stanford

August 21st

We are so very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻♥️

Bud & Linda Martin

August 21st

Julie and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a happy and sweet lady. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for all the family❤️

Nancy Moses Lambert

August 21st

George, Chris, Julie, and Tim. I have such fond memories of Paula and of you all. Sending a hug and my sincere condolences.

Kim Welty

August 21st

I had the privilege to meet Paula in my line at Walmart, I felt in my heart that day something was wrong, So I asked her. She then told me that the Family's were told that she had Cancer and I told her how terribly Sorry I was for her. Still not knowing who she was. I took her check and realized she was George's wife, I turned to her and said I know your family and how George had been my Brother's Boy Scout Leader Cory Mark and how he had driven my Son's on the school bus. I then gave her check back holding her hands and I then said Honey can I tell you that I was robbed by the loss of both my Parents to Cancer my Dad Bob Dow in July of 2023. I said Please leave a voice message on your family's phone and Please tell them everything you need to tell them. I went around and gave her a hug saying God Bless You and your family's. She touched my heart that day. She was a Beautiful Soul I could tell. She LOVED Her Husband and Family Dearly. May God give you Comfort knowing she Loved you all!! My heaheartfelt condolences for each of you through your difficult day's ahead. 🙏 with Love ❤️ Kim

Martha Baker Ahlfield

August 21st

So very sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. Our prayers are with you all .

Mary Reynolds

August 21st

My prayers & condolences to the family at this time 🙏

Christine

August 21st

So sorry for your loss thinking of u and praying for you and your family. Denise

Carl and Brenda Bandy

August 21st

We are so sorry you have lost your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ❤️

Gene and Sara Wyatt

August 22nd

So sorry for your loss are thoughts are with you and your families

Brent and Marie Headlee

August 22nd

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Paula was always so sweet and kind to everyone. I pray you find comfort and peace in your memories.

Glenda Oliver

August 22nd

My condolences to Paula’s family. She will be so missed by those she loved and loved her. She was a joy to be around. Funny and kind. Prayers for comfort for her family.

Barbara & Henry Gill

August 23rd

To George and your family, we are so sorry for your loss. Paula was a lovely lady and such a helpmate to several activities in our community, such as her church, Scouting. She was always so friendly, and will be missed by all who knew her. Our sympathy to your family..

Peggy Nichols

August 23rd

So sorry to hear of Paula’s passing . She was so sweet and always nice to me . Thoughts and Prayers for Comfort and Peace for her family .

Lynn and Steve Wilfong

August 24th

Sincere sympathy to your family. Our mother is in our hearts every day. Your mother was always such a sweet friend to our mother. Guess they are chatting away in Heaven right now.

Jack & Freda Stanfield

August 24th

George, Julie, Chris, & Tim, We are so sorry for your loss. Paula was one of the sweetest lady, we enjoyed all of our years together at FCC Beau Knot Class, all our Class special suppers with George & Her. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you at this time and the days to come.

David & Connie Birch

August 24th

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Paula’s loved ones.

Sandra Henson

August 25th

So sorry for your loss.

Terry Igert

August 26th

We are truly sad to hear about Paula! She will always be remembered!! Rick and I really cared about her!!

Angie Lindsey

August 28th

Thinking of you Tim Dickinson & prayers to your family 🙏

JG Webb

August 28th

George, I am so sorry for your loss.

 

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