Mamie Helen Link Dickson, 91, formerly of East Stadium Drive in Eden, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2014, at Morehead Nursing Center.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, June 22, at Danview Cemetery.
Mrs. Dickson was born February 18, 1923 in Lexington, NC, the daughter of the late Eugene and Connie Mayes Link. She was a former employee of Fieldcrest Mills, the past Music Director of First United Methodist Church of Eden; organist, for many years, at Fair Funeral Home and was the piano player for The Fieldcresters Quartet.
She is survived by her step-daughter, Jimmie Dickson Hartis of Charlotte; nieces, Jean Chilton Journigan of Eden, Pattie Walters of Salisbury, Midgie Bost and husband, Larry of Salisbury, and Betty Link of Lexington; numerous nieces and nephews; her special friend, Doris Jarrett; and many members of the family of her late husbands, whom she considered her own.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zeb Dickson; her sister, Cora Link Chilton and her husband, James; and brother, Bill Link.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Terry Daniel and his staff, as well as her caregivers at Morehead Nursing Center, for taking such good care of Mamie.
Visitation will be held Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Jean Journigan, 1126 E. Stadium Drive in Eden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church, c/o Maintenance Fund, 130 North Main Street, Eden, NC 27288 or to Girl Scout, Troop #02171, 652 Overby Street, Eden, NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I offer my condolences to the family of Mamie, especially to Jean Journigan who cared for her for many years. She was such an asset to FYMC and especially to our choir.
Everything I learned about music I owe to Mamie.
My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Shirley Worsham
Jean, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your aunt's family. Call us if there is anything we can do.
Frankie & Pat Rose
There are so many sweet memories of this lady especially growing up in the '60's. She has meant so much to so many people and what a legacy she will leave with us all. My sincere condolences to the family - especially thinking of Jean - may God bless, comfort, and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Susan Stewart Stultz
As a former member of First United Methodist Church and former piano student of Mamie's,I send my deepest sympathies to her friends and family.She has a special place in my heart and memory.She was a great lady and patient, caring piano teacher.God bless you all.
Adrienne Yeatts Burroughs
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time nd in the furture. Mamie was such a sweet lady, we all enjoyed caring for her. May God Bless and wrap his arms around your family at this time.
Paula Belton, MNC
I have such fond memories of Mamie and Cora too. Jimmy, my first husband, had a great family.
Elizabeth Chilton McCoy
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