Dee Lois Dickson, 89, of Magnolia, formerly of Stamps, passed away peacefullyon Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Hospice Home Care of Arkansas in LittleRock. Although her time at HHC was only eight days, the family will longremember the compassionate care offered by the dedicated staff, as well as thewelcoming atmosphere.
Born January 15, 1936, Dee Lois was the only child of Terrell and LoraineHazlett. After graduating from Stamps High School in 1954, she married her truelove, Charles A. Dickson, in 1955. Together, they shared a wonderful life.
In her early years, Dee Lois was a receptionist at Galloway Insurance Companyin Stamps, and for many decades thereafter, she was a homemaker. Sheenjoyed preparing large, delicious meals for her family and, like Charles, sheenjoyed being involved in numerous church activities. She delighted in playing inthe handbell choir, especially during the Christmas season, organizing the puppetministry, and helping Charles with the annual church fish fry.
In 2018, Dee Lois moved to Dudneywood Assisted Living in Magnolia, and thereshe developed a wonderful second family. A very heartfelt thanks is extended tothe employees of Dudneywood for their extreme kindness and continualpatience.
Left to cherish her memory are her two sons or, in her words, her boys, Terry(Sheila) Dickson of Stamps and Kelly (Deborah) Dickson of Little Rock; her fourgrandchildren, Keith Dickson of Maumelle, Katie (Rob) DuPuy of Maumelle, Tyler(Adeline) Dickson of Rogers, and Baxter Dickson of Benton; and her two greatgrandsons, Reid and Neil DuPuy of Maumelle. Other very dear family membersare Sid and Ann Dickson of Stamps and Ginger Nix of Buckner.
Dee Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 2006, leaving a voidthat could never be filled; her parents, Terrell and Loraine Hazlett; hermother-in-law, Ura Dickson; and her two brothers-in-law, Dr. D. Bud Dickson andManuel Nix.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 2:00 p..m. to3:00 p.m. at A.O. Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps. Friends and extendedfamily are invited to visit during this time and share special memories. Then, at
3:00 p.m., a memorial service will be held in the chapel with Bro. Clay Dicksonofficiating. Arrangements are under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Home.
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