Helen Beatrice Dickerson

On Friday, March 22, 2019, the almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, spoke the words "Peace Be Still" and a soldier, Helen Beatrice Dickerson, was called home for her eternal reward. Helen was born on July 28, 1936 in Nelson County, Kentucky to the late Margie and Wesley Gilbert. She was the oldest of six children.

On February 8, 1957, she joined in holy wedlock with William Saunders Dickerson, Sr, they were married for 56 years. To this union five children were born. Helen was an avid bowler of which she bowled in several leagues. Her passion was fishing and walking. She was a faithful member of First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Jeffersonville, IN. Helen also owned & drove her school bus for Jefferson County Public Schools for several years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Saunders Dickerson, Sr; daughter, Dora J. Dickerson; and one sister, Dorothy Smith.

Helen will be missed and forever be in our hearts. She leaves to carry on her legacy, one son, William S. Dickerson, Jr. (Maryanne) of Hinesville, GA; three daughters, Fay Dickerson, Beverly Dickerson of St. Petersburg, FL and Connie Mathews (Michael) of Jeffersonville, IN; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles M. Gilbert (Debra) of Wilimington, OH; three sisters, Louise Gilbert of San Francisco, CA; Nancy Fulton and Marion Easley; brother-in-law, Robert Smith; also a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 4 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243).

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