Mary A. Dickenson's Obituary
Mary A. Dickenson, age 83, of Covington Louisiana and Anoka Minnesota, was born on May 12, 1941, in Minneapolis Minnesota. She is survived by her children, Catherine “Cat” Dickenson, James “J.D.” Dickenson (Maryetta), Matthew “Matt” Dickenson (Kim), Julianna “Julie” Dickenson King (Vince), Ann-Marie “Annie” Waldhoff (Clint). Twin Brother George “Duke” Carlson, 18 Grand Children, and 23 Great Grand Children. Many Nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
Mary attended Anoka high School, where she met her husband, Ralph. They enjoyed life together on their farms in Ramsey, Pine City, and St. Francis Minnesota. Together they raised 6 children and many bonus children. Ralph and Mary’s home was always open to all. They had several business adventures over the years together. With their life being heavily blended with business and family adventures. Mary was defiantly the calm to the storm. And the glue that somehow made it all work. She also added a certain level of class and fashion to all occasions. This exciting life allowed Mary to wear many hats in her life, usually all at the same time. Mary was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, Aunty, friend, horseman, party planner, personal chef, administrative manager, counselor, Nanny, and Boss.
Mary entered the arms of her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of her home as she wished. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Betty Carlson, husband Ralph Dickenson, sister Edith Playle, brother-in-law Bill Dickenson, sisters-in-law, Dorthy Carlson and Margie Dickenson, son Lance Dickenson, grandson Andrew Dickenson, great-granddaughter Kaylee Dearing, and best friends Patty Becker and Sharon Niles.
Memorial services are as follows:
Louisiana services are Monday March 24, 2025 at New Zion Baptist Church, 17387 New Zion Church Road, Covington, Louisiana with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM, 11:00 funeral service, and luncheon to follow at the church.
Minnesota services will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church 1601 S Fourth Ave Anoka MN with visitation at 1:00, funeral service at 2:00, and a private interment at West Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Minnesota, with dinner to follow at 5 pm at the St. Francis American Legion 3073 Bridge St NW St. Francis MN 55070.
In Lieu of flowers, family asks memorials to be sent to New Zion Baptist Church in Covington LA or St. Francis American Legion post 622 in St. Francis MN In Mary’s honor.
E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Dickenson’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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