Dorothy Paytes Dickinson's Obituary
Dorothy Paytes Dickinson, 93, of Manassas went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She loved her family deeply and they were always the most important part of her life. Dorothy enjoyed cooking and entertaining, especially for family gatherings. She was a woman of great faith and enjoyed her connection with the church and our Lord.
Dorothy leaves behind her son, D. Dale Dickinson (Phyllis) of Fredericksburg; two grandchildren, Robert Carl “Robbie” Dickinson (Mandy) of Stafford County, and Sherrie Williams of Spotsylvania County; four great-grandchildren, Jessica, Taylor, John Dale “JD”, and Amy; as well as one great-great-grandchild, Rosalie. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Curtis Dickinson (Nancy) of Mechanicsville; her daughter-in-law, Janice Dickinson of Spotsylvania; a very special nephew, “Jiggs” who stayed at her bedside during her passing; other nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Carl Bradshaw Dickinson; and her son, Carl M. Dickinson.
Dorothy’s family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. The funeral service to celebrate her life will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Hartwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robbie, JD, John, Larry, Jiggs, Mike, Billy, and Albert.
Condolences to her family can be shared online at foundandsons.com.
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