Joanne was born on September 5, 1929, in Cordele, Georgia, the third child of John Edward Calhoun and Marilu Sheffield Calhoun, and passed away on February 15, 2021, in Katy, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerald Ray (Jerry) Dickson, and her sister Edith Calhoun Anderson.
Joanne is survived by her brother, Earl Calhoun, her daughter Dana Dickson Winbigler and husband Steve, her son John Kelly Dickson and wife Nadine, grandchildren Shannon Dickson Couffer and husband Brent, Cody Ray Dickson and Frederic Oudoul, Shawn Wallace Rakowitz and husband Jonathan, and Cassidy Lawrence Wallace and wife Chelsea.
Her 91 years allowed her the blessings of being able to meet her three great-grandchildren: Joseph Ross (Joey) Rakowitz, Emily Ann Rakowitz, and Chloe Brianna Couffer.
Joanne, also known as “Georgia” – a nickname she received from friends in her early years in Corpus Christi, Texas - met Jerry while attending what was then known as Corpus Christi High. After their children were born, they lived for a short while in Oklahoma City and then moved to Houston, Texas in the mid 1960’s. Houston became their final home where they raised their children.
Joanne retired from Sears in Memorial City after many years in the credit and personnel departments. She made friends with many co-workers there as well as through the Spring Branch American Little League where her son played baseball for several years.
Joanne was her feisty, funny self until the end. She adored her family and was blessed to be able to spend her remaining time in the care of her children.
An intimate graveside service was held on Monday, March 1, 2021, at 11:00 am at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.
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