Virginia Catherine Dickson, 97, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at Hamilton Communities in New Carlisle, IN.
She was born Sept. 27, 1921, in Henderson County, KY, the daughter of Joseph Pruitt and Sarah (Phillips) Pruitt.
Virginia was a member of the Eastern Star and First Christian Church, and was a Daughter of the Nile. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ for the church and the Eastern star as well.
On July 27, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN, she married Charles Dickson, who preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1995.
She is survived by her two sons, Regie (Frances) Dickson of LaPorte, IN, and Phillip (Debra) Dickson of Grand Rapids, MI; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Virginia was preceded in death by both her parents and her brother, Homer H. Pruitt.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon. A life celebration will be held at the funeral home Saturday at noon with Rev. Everett Shattuck officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
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