Dorothy Tate Dickinson, 96, died Monday, December 13, 2021 surrounded by family at her home in Hoover, AL. She was born on September 6, 1925 in Concord, TN to the late James Harl Tate and the late Nola Craig Tate. She was preceded in death by her son, David Abel Dickinson, and her grandson, Christopher Abel Dickinson. Survivors include her daughter, Emily Dean Dickinson; her sons, James Shannon Dickinson Jr., and Lee Alan (Phyllis) Dickinson; her granddaughter, Whitney Dickinson. Dorothy (Dot, Momma Dot, Grannie Dot) was an amazing and greatly loved soul who loved God first; family and friends; and gardening. She will be missed by so many who have been touched by her life and by the love and kindness that she so freely showed to others. There will be a graveside service at Huntsville Memory Gardens on Wednesday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice.
