Doris Dickson

Mrs. Doris McNeill Dickson age 86, of West Jefferson, died on Friday, July 6, 2012 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. Dickson was born on March 3, 1926 in Lansing, NC to Gaither and Verna McNeill.  Mrs. Dickson was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kent Dickson, son, Kenny Dickson, sister, Helen, and brother, Sonny.  Mrs. Dickson loved to read and spend time with her family and friends. Doris was a hardworking person. She was a member of Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 12:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Thom Burleson. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.  Mrs. Dickson is survived by: Daughter, Debby Masten and husband Steve of South Port, NC, Daughter-In-Law, Carol Dickson of West Jefferson, Brother, Ernest McNeill of Rising Sun, MD, Sister, Marie McMullen of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Four Grandchildren, Ashley Masten Lech, Robert Masten III, Kerry Dickson, Kendra Dickson Lucas, Two Great-Grandchild, Dylan Lucas, Presley Lynn Lucas also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Dickson's arrangements.