HICKORY – Helen Maxine Ledford Dickinson passed away on June 22, 2018.
Born January 26, 1936, in Catawba County, Maxine was the daughter of the late Elmer Grady Sr. and Sarah Ellen Smith Ledford. Maxine enjoyed gospel music, spending time with her family and especially the Ledford sisters. She married the love of her life, Joe, in 1954 and had 64 wonderful years together.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Arlene Parsons, Betty Jo Ledford, Rita Lutz; brothers, Galen Ledford and James “Bud” Ledford.
Survivors include her loving husband, Joe Dickinson of the home; son, Tony Dickinson and wife Gaye of Hickory; grandchildren, Andy Dickinson and wife Nicole of Hickory, Emilie D. Kearns and husband David of Charlotte; great-grandchildren Callan, Catherine, Lachlan Kearns of Charlotte; sisters, Eula Hefner, Charlotte Cook, Brenda Sluder; brothers, Harold Ledford, Elmer Grady “Samp” Ledford, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Maxine’s caregiver, Kathy Eller, for the wonderful care she provided to her and the family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 12:00pm at Catawba Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 am – 12 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Church, 4547 Bethel Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Dickinson Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
