A GREAT human being. That’s how I describe my former colleague, Ms. Barbara Dickerson. I remember working alongside her during Saturday morning school in the Freshmen Center at Montwood High School. She was always positive and smiling. Ms. Dickerson went above and beyond to help everyone who needed it. She will always hold a special place in my heart and in Montwood High School’s 30 year history. My deepest and most sincere condolences to her family. You will be missed and never forgotten Ms. Dickerson. Rest In Peace. Love ya. ❤️

Thoughts from the Freshmen Center
After most of Juan's teachers gave up on him, Barbara Dickerson took Juan and tucked him in under her wings and proceeded to find every bit of success that Juan possessed and showed him how to shine. This changed Juan's life forever-- someone believed in him. Barbara worked her " MAGIC " on thousands of people before, during, after school, as well as lunchtime and Saturdays in ALL content areas. She made phone calls home, to the work of parents, met with parents, and teachers. She even pulled students out of classes to work her magic.
Most teachers work with 200 students daily, Barbara worked with thousands. Her organizational system was phenomenal . This system allowed her to touch at least twenty to thirty thousand lives.
I saw her as a parent to all these young ones. It was not work,. It was LOVE. I have been blessed daily by working at her side. She was an inspiration.
Barbara, you have surpassed the excellence of any teacher.
Thank you

Dear Barbara, Pat, Lauren, and Madison,
 
	It is with many emotions that I send my condolences.  I am very sad knowing that my dear friend, Barbara, your beloved mother, wife, has left. I cannot bear to think of your sadness level.  Barbara loved her family so very, very much.  
	Barbara and I came to know each other at Montwood High School and we developed a friendship. There was a time in my 21 years at Montwood that became very difficult for me when many members of my family died in quick succession. Barbara was right there for me. 
	I am grateful for the time that your mother (wife) gave me the strength and courage when I was suffering this most painful loss of several family members in such a short period of time. Barb literally held my hand and was always checking on me throughout the day.  Barbara's perseverance gave me the strength to make it through each day.
	I will always remember Barbara's genuine warm hugs and I wish I could stretch my arms and wrap them around you as if Barbara was with us and we were hugging all of you to express the amount of love your mother emanated.
	Sometimes Barb and I would get silly and just laugh at ourselves for being too serious, but underneath everything, there was always the need to do the right thing.
	My prayers center on peace for Barbara's soul because I know that she is not far away from you and will always be there in love and strength to get each of you through those hard moments.  You, her family, are now the everlasting light in her soul. 
				With heartfelt love, affection and admiration,
				Elizabeth Fourzan


“It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” ― John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent 

With Barbara's passing, let us focus on the light that shined through her creativity, imagination, dedication to others, and passion. She always was ready to fight for right over wrong, and she knew the goodness of God's grace.

I had the pleasure of working alongside Barbara for a number of years at Montwood HS. I know  she made an impact on so many students as well as adults. She worked tirelessly to promote literacy and student success and did so with a smile and a positive presence.

After MHS, she continued to impact lives as librarian at Paso del Norte K-8 School and Hurshel Antwine Middle School. She loved to see students learn to the best of their ability. She was always upbeat and had such a sweet spirit.

To Barbara's husband and daughters, she spoke of you all often, and I felt as if I knew you all through the pictures and words she used to express your best attributes. She loved you all deeply. I know that getting through this time will be difficult, but let faith be your guide. With God's guidance, we will overcome our fears, doubts, and regrets...just as Barbara's deep and abiding faith guided her daily walk in a beautiful life.

May we keep focused on the perennial light of Barbara Dickerson's presence on earth--not because the light flickered and extinguished, but because it shined so vividly for everyone to see. May we all remember our special moments with this special lady.

Sincerely,
Don Kirk Macon

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs Dickerson with her book fairs. She was truly one of the best librarians,  I have ever worked with. She had a very special light that made everyone around her want to be a better person and reader. She had a special enthusiasm that carried through to her students'reading habits. 

She was so kind, selfless, and caring. I am so sadden by her passing. I know that she was a woman of faith was needed elsewhere. I pray that her family and those that knew her will be able to overcome this loss. 
With Prayers
Lisa Hernandez 

Barbara was a beautiful soul full of wisdom, knowledge, and keen sense of humor. She was a mentor to countless students and teachers. Everyone around her was impacted by her love, laughter, and deep faith. Barbara, you will be deeply missed. To her family, I pray that God will comfort you in your grief. Know that she loved you all deeply. RIP with the angels, dear Barbara. 

Mrs. Dickerson fun loving full of life a very caring person a beautiful soul. As a volunteer I had the honor and pleasure to have had our paths cross at Paso Del Norte school and at Antwine I will miss her humor and wit. To her daughters she spoke of you highly was very proud of you all and loved you very much, take comfort she is resting. RIP beautiful Barbara. 

Ms Dickerson was a beautiful person inside and out. I had pleasure working with her side by side to help students achieve. She put her heart and soul to everything she did  .I am in shock but I know your in a better place. RIP my condolences to the family.🙏❤

Mrs. Dickerson was one of the kindest people I ever met during high school. She was always so positive and encouraging not only to me, but to all of the students at Montwood. She will truly be missed ❤️ 

OBITUARY

Barbara Jeannette Dickerson

22 September, 1954 – 13 February, 2020

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