Johnne Lea Dickerson

Johnne Lea Dickerson, 71, of Waco passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at a local hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at Connally Compton Funeral Directors with T.J. Corbitt officiating. The pallbearers will be her grandsons, Dustin, Zach, Paul, Brandon, Justin, Jerry L., Boone, and James Ledbetter.

Johnne was born February 25, 1941 to John and Layne Parker in Waco, Texas. Growing up she loved to “harass” her sister Betty her best friend. In 1956 she married the love of her life Jerry Mack Dickerson. They continued that union for 42 years. She was an active member of New Road Church of Christ, who always thought of others before herself. She dedicated her time to the church pantry and the meals on wheels. Johnne loved to read her Kindle Fire. She loved to crochet, gardening, camping, fishing and her family most of all. She was a devoted mother, friend, wife, and cheerleader to family and her grandchildren’s sporting events. Even in her passing she thought of others by donating her corneas to help two individuals who will be so lucky to see through her blue eyes.

Johnne is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerry Mack Dickerson; sister-in-law, Debbie Henry, brother-in-law, Bob Dickerson.

Johnne is survived by her Sons, Doug Dickerson and wife Lisa, Jerry Dickerson and wife Regina, David Dickerson and wife Charlene and daughter, Mary Weiss and James Ledbetter; Sisters Betty Parker Williams and husband Vivion, and Marie Driver; Grandchildren, Dustin and Zachary Dickerson, Paul and Justin Jimenez, Brandon and Jerry L. Dickerson, Daniel “Boone” and Summer Weiss, Angela, Kristina, and Kenny May; Great grandchildren, Adrianna, Alyssa, Rileigh and her mother Elizabeth; best friend Destiny Williams and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.