Mary Lydie Dickens

Mark, Mary and Travis,
My thoughts are with you every day and will always be with Mary. She was so very,very wonderful in every way. She was so talented, intelligent, thoughtful and so very brave. She always thought of everyone else and would be there to help anyone in whatever way was needed. She was so very generous. She inspired us all with her wonderful artwork and I hope there will be exhibits of her work for everyone to continue to enjoy. I miss her so very much -- a better friend could not be found.

Meredith: I too lost my mother to cancer in my late 20's; so I send my heartfelt thoughts and support to you. Please focus and hold dear the wonderful mother that she was to you and her love will remain always with you. Be grateful for her, her forever "gifts" to you. I send my care and support across the miles!(Chris G's Mom!)

Meredith, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. We are going to miss Mary with her vivacious personality and smile. May God bless you and give you, Travis and your Dad the strength to bear this huge loss, Love, Chitra and Krishna.

Mary was truly one of a kind. She was a remarkable and inspirational woman: a loving mother and wife, a brilliant artist, and someone who fought cancer as hard as she possibly could. We feel so blessed to have known her and loved her very much. We cherish all the wonderful memories we have of the fun times spent with her, and we will keep them close to our heart always. We grieve alongside our very best friends in the world, Meredith and Travis, and our thoughts are with Meredith and Mark during this very difficult time. We love you both.

Meredith,

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Lupe and I are praying for you, Travis and your Dad. Please know we will be thinking about you and if I can do anything, please let me know.

Charlie

Our thoughts and prayers for Mark, Meredith and Travis. Mary was a remarkable woman who was always warm, friendly and fun to be around. Even though we were only around her a few times, she made us feel like we had always known her. She was brave and courageous in her fight with cancer and always put others first and will be sadly missed.

Mark & Meredith - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and sorrow. Mary was a truly a wonderful and generous person - we always appreciated her kindness to our family especially the way she always did such nice things for Travis & Connor, she was such a talented artist and I so admired her courage as she battled the cancer. We will all miss Mary. Mike, Tara, Travis & Connor Parker

Mary had a caring and giving heart for her friends and was courageous in battling her illness. For those of us she touched with her kindness, we are all better for having known her. Our thoughts and prayers to Mark and Meredith in this time of grief.--Mark,Riva,Lauren and Megan Nelson

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mark, Meredith and family.
Kathy Bridgen

Our most sincere condolences to Mark, Meredith, and Travis. Mary was like a second mom to me in high school and I will always cherish the wonderful memories. She will be very much missed and I know that she is watching over us now.

Love,
Aruna

Mark,my sincere deepest symphathy to you and Meredith upon the loss of Mary. Just read it in the Chronicle today. May God give you strength. Sincerely, Dale and Nancy Miller

Meredith, my prayers are with you and your family. Mom will always look down on you and smile on the wonderful young lady she was blessed with. As an extension of her, your warmth and kindness are a testament to the type of mother she was and will always be remembered. God Bless

Meredith - My prayers are with you and your family. You are a remarkable young lady and Mom is smiling down on you and will always be with you. As an extension of her, your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be a testament as to the type of mother she was. God Bless.

Mrs. Dickens was the kind of mom we would have all loved to have. She will be dearly missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to you, Meredith, and your family. I met your Mom and she was a kind and gratious lady.

I love you, Mom!!

My condolences to your family during this time of grief.

Our sincere prayers be with you at this time.