Pearl Dickey

April 21, 2020

Pearl Johnson Dickey was born to the late Ezekiel and Sally Johnson on September 11, 1924 in Bishopville, South Carolina. She was the ninth child of twelve children, all of whom have predeceased her in death. Pearl attended the public school system in Florence County. She was a devoted member of the New Haven United Methodist Church, Cartersville, SC for more than 70 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and Senior Choir where she served faithfully until her health began to decline. She was a long time member of the Eastern Star Ladies, Naomi Chapter No. 93 and loved fellowshipping at the Seniors Center in Timmonsville. Mrs. Pearl, as she was affectionately called, was employed at Days Inn Hotel for 18 years; where she received numerous accommodations of recognition for outstanding service. She was well loved by her family, church family, the community and all who knew her. On March 1, 1941, Pearl was joined in holy matrimony to the late John Wesley Dickey. To this union they were blessed with 10 children, and they wholeheartedly shared their home and love with two additional children whom they reared as their own. Mrs. Pearl was predeceased in death by her husband, John Wesley Dickey, their four children: Rozetta Wilson, John Edward Dickey, Levern Dickey, Charles Dickey and Lendward Dickey, whom she reared as her own. Mrs. Pearl Johnson Dickey peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Commander Nursing Center. Those who shared the joy of her life and survive to cherish her memory are six of her children; Helen (Edward) Barbour of Florence, SC, Loucinda (Charles) Southerland of Teaneck, NJ, Gertie (Terrance) Sanders of Zion Cross Roads, VA, Hattie Thomas of Florence, SC, Valerie (James) Scott of Lanham, MD, Willie (Patrice) Dickey of Lakewood, NJ and Janice Cooper of Brooklyn, NY, whom she reared as her own. 25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.