Carmita Dickerson

Dickerson, Carmita

On 2/17/15 while in the loving care of her grandson TJ, Carmita (Carm) Dickerson died peacefully in her sleep. Reunited with her parents, Marilind & Clifford Dickerson as well as her brother, Arthur, she begins a new journey filled with Gods' love. She was born in Lansing, N.Y. on 4/8/1930. She lived, worked, and raised her children in Ithaca for the first half of her life. In 1970's she stood against sexual harassment in the workplace. She was also responsible for the movement which makes this a form of discrimination which is now illegal. The second half of her life was spent in Southern California. She adored living in the sunshine; near the ocean. She lived, worked and retired there surrounded by family and her cat, Precious. She was active in community affairs and enjoyed acting in local theater groups. Singing, painting, listening to music and writing poetry were her passions. Her siblings, Howard Dickerson, Cliff Dickerson, Linda J Dickerson (West); children, Angela Wilcox, Richard Sweet, Dixie Roberts, Jay Auble, and Joe Wood, 12 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and more than 50 nieces & nephews survive her. She will be deeply missed by all. There will be a private family celebration of her life. Donations in her honor may be sent to local SPCA's or Hospice.