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Lena Dickson Obituary
Mother Dickson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 14, 2010 at 8:50 a.m. after a short illness in Vallejo, Calif. She was 91 years young.
Lena, or Mother Dickson, or even the "Quilt Lady" as she was more commonly known, was born on Jan. 19, 1919 in Sherevport, La., and passed at home surrounded by her children.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clinton Sr., and her son, Richard. She leaves behind her 11 children, Edna Clara, Clinton Jr., James Andrew, Bruce Gene, Mary Ann, Clifton Ray, Evelyn Ruth, John Samuel, Steven Edward, Lorraine Mae and Linda Denise.
Mother Dickson was a devout Christian and lived for the day she would be called home. She married her childhood sweetheart, Clinton Dickson, Sr. in 1936 and moved to Vallejo in 1944. They had 12 children together, who all will miss their precious mother.
Mother Dickson leaves behind her 11 surviving children and an abundance of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of family members, not to mention her friends in faith and the many people who have had the pleasure of meeting, or purchasing her widely coveted quilts.
Visitation will be held 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at Old Path Miracle Cathedral, COGIC, 500 Arkansas St., Vallejo. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Cemetery, Vallejo.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to the Adult Day Services of Napa Valley, a program of Napa Valley Hospice and Adult Day Services, where Mother Dickson's special needs daughter attends school. Donations may be made to 414 S. Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo, (707) 552-6696.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lena Dickson
Lorraine Dickson Armstrong
October 18, 2023
Mom, I think of you often and It makes me move forward in life because I know you wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for the examples you set before me.
Carmen Wells
October 10, 2021
I love mother Dickson. She was always so loving to me. I will never ever forget how much She was there for me. She planted the mustard seed that took me back to church and ultimately lead Maurcus Wells and myself onto a journey of spreading Jesus. That is the most loving priceless gift I have ever received. Rest in Heaven.
Donna Lowery (A Quilt customer)
July 5, 2020
I never met Lena, but I did buy several of her quilts when I lived in Marinwood, Ca. when I worked at Bell Market in the mid 90's . She had a friend there that knew her, and he told me about her quilts. It was through him that I ordered them from her. The denim quilts, I gave to my two older grandsons and I have one that I have kept for myself, locked up in an old truck that I have. I haven't used it but I will I just got it out today, and looked up her name today. I found her. I am sorry I found her to late to thank her. I wish I would have met her. Her quilt inspired me now that I am retired, to make one myself. In her honor. Thank You Lena.
HENRY&LOIS WARD
November 9, 2010
TO THE DICKSON FAMILY OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU GUYS DOING THESE TIMES,LET YOUR HEART NOT BE TROUBLE,YOUR MOTHER WAS AND STILL IS VERY SPECIAL LADY SHE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
YOUR TYPING TEACHER
Ms.WARD
Alice Dukes
October 31, 2010
To the Dickson Family: My prayers are with you all and I pray you will remain strong and do and live the love-life your Mother taught you, IN JESUS NAME. 707 556-8235
Joe Malveaux
October 23, 2010
To the Dickson Family my God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
The Bailey Family
October 22, 2010
To the Dickson family, we are sorry about your lost. Mother Dickson was like a mother to the Bailey Children and a great friend to our parents. Just keep your hands in the hands of the Lord and He will see you through.
Diana Davis
October 21, 2010
To the Dickson family, My heart is saddened at your loss.She was a strong, faith filled woman who loved GOD,her family and quilting. Just know that "Quilters dont die- they quilt their way into Heaven"
May GOD bless and keep you
Elder Diana Pajaud
October 20, 2010
To the Dickson family. Mother Dickson a mighty woman of God ,who has gone from labor to reward. So look to the hillsfrom which cometh your strength,your strength cometh from the Lord. May God ever Bless You
Gennal Curtis
October 20, 2010
May the Lord continue to shine down on the Dickson Family at this time of comfort.
Anna M.Snowden
Gennal M.Reese-Curtis
Mary Toliver
October 20, 2010
To Edna and the entire Dickson family:Mother Dickson was a true friend. Each of us have our own special memories and know how blessed we are to have had her as a friend.She inspired all she met sharing her profound love for and faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ and testimony of what He had done for her.May you find comfort in memories and strength in each others love, during this time and the days ahead.
Teresa Jones
October 20, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Dickson Family: I will keep you all in my prayers. She was love by many and will always be close by in our hearts much love to you all.
Gwendolyn Russell
October 20, 2010
To the Dickson Family, May you be comforted in knowing your dear mother is resting in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I will always cherish her kindness to me.
G. Tavares
October 20, 2010
To the Dickson Family from the Tavares Family..She is forever in your hearts.
Gwendolyn Tavares
October 20, 2010
To Edna and her family. my thoughts and prayers are ever with you. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. Be comforted in each other's love for your Mother. God bless each & every one of you.
Dawnelda
October 20, 2010
To Clinton & Family: May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Yvonne Williams
October 20, 2010
My condolences to Steven, Lorraine, Gene, Clint, John, Linda and the Dickson family, my prayers are with you, be encourage, the Lord is the lifter up of your head.
Cassandra Finn-Anderson
October 20, 2010
To the Dickson Family~ "Look to the hills from whence cometh your help; knowing that all of your help comes from above".
We are praying for you that God will continue to see you through.
Victor Southard
October 19, 2010
Dear Bruce and family, When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Victor and Terry Southard
Dorothea Johnson
October 19, 2010
To the Dickson Family, May God continue to bless you and keep you strong in this time of sorrow.
October 19, 2010
My precious grandma Dickson, earth has lost an angel but, heaven gained one. I love you so much and will miss your precious words of encouragement. I offer my condolences to everyone who's heart is broke. you always live in my memory and my heart.
Carmen Wells, Riverside California.
October 19, 2010
To the Armstrong and Dickson Family, Our prayers go up for your continued strength and God's loving grace at the loss of your beloved Mother Dickson. May he comfort you with her memory, always.
Robert & Sheila White
Enola Cook Davis
October 18, 2010
My prayers are with the Dickson family during this time of the home going of Mrs. Dickson. May god continue to bless you and keep you strong.
Enola Cook Davis (Vallejo, CA)
October 18, 2010
To Edna & the Dickson family,
Your mother was a wonderful giving person who exemplified Christian living--a model for many. The Vallejo community has lost a legend. But may it comfort you to know that she's in heaven enjoying all that God has prepared for her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathryn Craft Rogers & family
Evelyn Wright
October 18, 2010
To: Edna Smith and her dear family. My prayers go out to you. Your mom was truly a blessing to me and my family with her wonderful gifts, her quilts. My God continue to bless you all in all of your endeavors. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing her and her beautiful gifts with us. Evelyn Wright
Joan Jackson-Hollins & family
October 18, 2010
To The Dickson Family our prayers go out to you all. Mrs. Dickson will never be forgotten. I remember 31 years ago when Mrs. Dickson and Diane Hayes-Dickson would come to my job in Concord to deliver quilts that people had ordered and I was so lucky to be around when they showed up and I purchased a quilt. I still have that quilt. I used that quilt on my oldest, and youngest daughter and also used on my granddaughter who is now 2 years old and the condition on the quilt is still perfect. She was truly a blessing.
October 18, 2010
To Pastor Lorraine and Family, may God be the uplifter of your hearts. He will be your comfort,strength and peace. We love you all and are praying for your family. Rochelle McGriff and Family
Syrece Williams
October 18, 2010
To the Dickson Family My prayers for you and your family. She was truly a blessing.. May God keep you.
Norman (Puncho) McLeod
October 18, 2010
The Wileys, Vales and McLeods would like to express our deepest Sympathy to the Dickson Family, Mother Dickson was a mother to us all and we loved her much. She'll be missed. Much love to Dickson family. God Bless and stay strong.
Anthony McGrue
October 18, 2010
My prayers and warmest thoughts are with the family, at this special time. Many fond memories will stay in my heart forever.
Anthony McGrue
October 18, 2010
To Steve and the entire Dickson family, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our families have known each other most of our lives and we are sadden by the double burden you all bear in such a short time of each other. May God give you comfort during this time. Thinking of you...
Christal Lena Tyler (Sacramento, CA) &
Daniel Tyler (American Canyon, CA)
Noel Butts-McGarter
October 18, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 18, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 18, 2010
To the Dickson Family-
We offer our love & prayers for the entire family at this time. We loved Mrs. Dickson, our dear neighbor, so very much. We will cherish wonderful memories of her. We knew she loved the Lord, her family and friends, and us because she told us often. We know she will be missed by so many lives that she touched but are comforted to know that she is with Jesus and we will see her again.
Jesse & Esther Chumbley (Lake Havasu City, AZ)
Jim, Anita & Chris Patton (Wildomar,CA)
Brian, Renee, Brianna, Nathan &
Caleb Patton (Wildomar, CA)
October 17, 2010
To the entire Dickson Family, We are praying for you in your time of sorrow. Bohanon @ Burks Family
Twin Chapels Mortuary
October 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lois Lawson
October 16, 2010
To The Dickson Family, I have walked in your shoes, and I pray that God gives each of you the strength that you need for this part of your journey. Your Mother was a "Virtuous Woman." Be Blessed
Pastor Tobias Hawkins, Jr.
October 16, 2010
May the peace of God and memories comfort the family at this time. Love and prayers to the entire Dickson Family.
Cheryl Gibson
October 16, 2010
To the Dickson family, I have never met your mother, but I have heard so many great things about her through vallejo residents. I was not fortunate enough to have a quilt made by her, but I wanted to make sure that my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. She seemed like such a sweetheart! May God bless you in this time of need. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask
Leon & Brenda Green
October 16, 2010
Mother Lena was a dedicated child of the Most High God. A special woman.
We will treasure her quilts, some of which we have sent all over the country.
Rhonda Reason-Thomas
October 16, 2010
To the entire Dickson Family, I've known Mother Dickson all of my life from going to church at Brooks Temple on Magazine Street, to Shiloh C.O.G.I.C. on Lemon Street. She's always been a dedicated woman and an example in the church. She worked hard and has been an encouragement to many people in our community. My prayers are with the Dickson family. God Bless.
Pauline Jefferson
October 16, 2010
To the Dickson Family; I am offering my condolencs to you in this time. May GOD Bless You All and be strong for each other. Love You!!
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