Loretta Ann Dicus

Loretta Ann Dicus obituary, Derby, KS

Loretta Ann Dicus

Loretta Dicus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Loretta Ann Dicus, 83, passed away August 19, 2025. She was born September 14, 1941 to Carl and Emmagene Crotts in Lamar, AR.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Lee Dicus, Sr.; son, Norman Lee Dicus, Jr. and foster daughter, Malinda Chandler.

Survivors include her children, Carla Dicus, Lorrie Lott, grandchildren; Scott (Heather), Anthony, Felicia, Lynn (Joy), Jessica (Nick), Lorraine, Norman (Kate); great grandchildren; Braden, Jade, Emma, Travis, Chase, Bailey, Roman, Jaylen, Aden and Evyanna.

Visitation with family is 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby, KS 67037 and funeral service is 11:30am Friday, August 22, 2025 at the West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N Lamar, Haysville, KS 67060.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Haysville Baptist Church.

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