Linda Melvina Dickson

She was born on February 13, 1957, in Richmond, VA to Nancy C. Stoutingberg. She was a graduate of York High School and earned an associate degree from Thomas Nelson Community College.

Linda worked as a clerk with the Department of Juvenile Justice, 9th District York-Poquoson Circuit Court; retiring after 30 years of service.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Z. Dickson. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son William S. Walker III, her beloved mother Nancy Stoutingberg, sisters Yuvonne Stoutingberg and Syrethia Stoutingberg Rivers, brother Leroy Stoutingberg Jr. (Stephanie), and a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Services will be held on Friday, July 18 at 11:00 AM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg.

To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me

To: My Family

When I am gone; release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust,

It's only for a little while that we must part.

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.

So if you need me; call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me; I'll be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear

All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone;

I'll greet you with a smile and "welcome home."