Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Vera Dickey

Dec 3rd, 1928 - Sep 17th, 2018

 

   Vera Margaret Dickey, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, September 17, 2018, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.

   Vera was born December 3, 1928, in Clay County (Stanford Township), the daughter of John D. and Edith (Odell) Koontz.  She married Harold E. Hough in 1948 in Flora.  He preceded her in death July 24, 1983.  She later married Galen L. Dickey on February 13, 1999, in Flora, and he preceded her in death on January 4, 2008. 

   Vera worked at Clay County Hospital as a dietary aide for 38 years.  She was a member of Flora Church of the Nazarene, enjoyed crocheting and cooking, and she loved her grandchildren.

   She is survived by a daughter: Nancy McGee (Ron) of Flora; 3 grandchildren: Jamie Farmer (Maria), Danielle Sturm (Mike), and Michelle Berry (fiancé Josh Gibbs); along with a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a daughter: Judy Farmer; a grandson: Jason Farmer; a great-great-grandson: Kamden; and a sister: Zota Marie Smith.

   A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Kneff Cemetery.  Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Flora Gardens Activity Fund and will be accepted by the funeral home.