Alma Gene Dickerson
Wed, 01/28/2015 - 15:48
News Staff
Alma Gene Dickerson, age 85, of Stephenville, formerly of Gorman, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Stephenville. Services were held at 2:00 P. M. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Denver Rainey officiating. Burial was in Gorman Cemetery. Alma was born November 13, 1929 to James Arthur Rhodes and Bessie Cavilla (Kay) Rhodes. She was their pride and joy. Bessie was a staunch Christian and she and Jim raised Alma accordingly. Alma married George Dickerson on December 1, 1952 and they had five children. George, Pam, Laura, James and Jay. Alma loved all of her children dearly and was very proud of them. Her children loved her and are very proud of her. Alma was a staunch Christian and raised her children accordingly. She loved to read Christian literature and always bought several of the ones that really blessed her, so she could share them with others. Alma was a very generous, and when she saw someone in need she helped in any way she could. She was an encourager and blessed many people by writing to them and telling them to keep looking to Jesus. She is survived by her five children their spouses, ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Visitation was from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P. M. Friday evening at the funeral home.