JANICE DICKERSON

Dickerson Sept. 8, 1946 - Aug. 28, 2017 PIEDMONT Janice S. Dickerson, 70, passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at her home in Piedmont. Janice was a retired teacher, teaching at Piedmont and Deer Creek. She earned her teaching degree from OU along with a master's degree in English from UCO. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, retired Canadian County Judge Ken Dickerson; son, John Dickerson, of Edmond, OK; daughter, Dia Dickerson, of Piedmont, OK; her grandchildren, Harlee Dickerson, of Los Angeles; Hayden & Emily Teeman, of Edmond; and Hayden & Makenna Hendrix, Piedmont. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Hand; her sister, Sheri Hand; and grandson, Aaron Hendrix. Jan is also survived by brother-in-law, Jerry Dickerson & wife Lois, of Piedmont; sister-in-law, Thelma Dickerson, Purcell; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. After retirement, she worked several years at Williams-Sonoma (thought to be just for the discount available). She loved her dinner group from Williams-Sonoma and other retired teachers, particularly Pam Koper and Judy Fitzer with whom she talked regularly. She especially enjoyed talking to her former students. Jan had chosen the following on her monument, referring to her students: "I gave them wings." Celebration of Life services will be held at the Piedmont United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. with Burial following at the Kansas Cemetery east of Piedmont. Visitation will be held on Monday, 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friends may sign our online guest book at www.smith-turnermortuary.com www.smith-turnermortuary.com