JULIA M DICKENS's Obituary
Obituary of Mrs. Julia M. Dickens: Julia M. Dickens, 81, of Lewes passed away at the Harbor Health Care facility in Lewes, DE. She was born in Maury, NC to the late Luther and Julia Atkinson Best on November 14, 1931. She married Willis Leroy Dickens, Sr., who preceded her in 2000. Together, they had eight children. She was a member of Greater Faith Temple COGIC in Bridgeville, and was a charter member of that Church. She was a great Bible Scholar, an amateur poet, and lived life as a teacher, preacher, mentor and friend. She was a dedicated ""best mom"" God could have given, and she knew how to keep her kids in line. She is survived by her children: Cheryl Best Scott, and husband Ralph, of Felton, DE; Joyce Best Mitchell, of Charlotte, NC; Lawrence Dickens, of Georgetown, DE; Anthony Dickens, Sr. of Laurel, DE; Karen Dickens, of Millsboro, DE; Miyoshi Dickens Tunnell and husband Maurice of Lewes, DE; and Kevin Dickens, of Smyrna, DE. She is also survivied by a step-daughter, Betty Osbely. She was preceded by one son: Willis, Jr., in 1984 and siblings: Leroy & Thomas Best; Edna Williams; Carrie Mitchell; and Mary Brown. She also leaves behind her sister: Hazel Best Carter, of Georgetown, DE along with 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren; two god-children: James Harmon, Sr.; and Fontane Nichols. She also leaves to cherish her memory, many extended family members and friends. A funeral service and Celebration of Her Life will be held at the Greater Faith Temple COGIC on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM, where friends may call from 10:00 till 11:00 for viewing and visitation. Bishop Arthur Lee Best will officiate. Interment follows at Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery in Bishopville, MD. Electronic condolences to: www.watsonfh.com
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