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Edith Maxine Dickerson

08/05/1949 - 12/28/2022

Obituary For Edith Maxine Dickerson

A celebration of life honoring Edith Maxine Dickerson, 73, of Talladega will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend A. G. McKinney is the pastor. Bishop Jim Lowe, Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Interment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Ms. Dickerson will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

Edith Maxine Dickerson was born on August 5, 1949, in Talladega, Alabama.

Ms. Dickerson grew up in the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life she began attending the Guiding Light Church in Birmingham under the leadership of Bishop Jim Lowe, Jr. where she would volunteer in the church library on the second Sunday of each month. She enjoyed fellowship with coworkers and meeting members. Maxine, as she was affectionately known, loved school. Her favorite subjects were reading and history and favorite teachers at Westside were Ms. Elizabeth Levi and Ms. Mary Isabell. Maxine graduated from Westside High School, N. F. Nunnelley State Technical College, Talladega College and the University of Alabama Birmingham.

Maxine was the mother of two young men whom she was extremely proud of, Torrance and Albert; and their children, Lauren, Aaron, Olivia, Aaden and Taylor.

Maxine transitioned on December 28, 2022. Her grandchildren were a major reason for her living. She lived, laughed, loved, lost and tried to make a difference as her legacy.


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Prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the Mrs. Edith Beck. Mrs. Beck will be missed. From Ms. Danielle Carpenter and family.

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Deepest condolences to the Beck and Dickerson Families. We'll keep all of you in our prayers! Isom Goodwine, Angel Goodwine-Batts, and Georgia Goodwine-Christian

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We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of Ms. Edith Dickerson. Our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Rick Singleton and family

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Deepest sympathy and condolences to The Beck family. Praying for comfort and strength. Sincerely, Felecia Heath Garrett and Eugenia Heath

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Maxine Dickerson Beck. She will always be remembered as one who tried to bring the community together whenever and wherever possible. With God's help, as well as others, we will try to continue the project that you had started. I know you will hear God's voice saying, "Well done thy good and faithful Servant!" Rest In Peace my friend! Love you!

Ms Maxine Beck was a wonderful person and served as the Housing Chair for the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP. We will truly miss her personality and dedication to this organization. She loved the Lord and we know she is resting in his arms.

My sincere sympathy to the Beck and Dickerson families. I am praying for you. I met Mrs. Edith Maxine Dickerson when our husbands served together in the Talladega National Guard (HHC 1/167th Inf.). Down through the years, she has blessed me with her wisdom. Peggy Turner Threatt, Pell City, AL

Sending condolences to the family, I really enjoyed the conversation Maxine and I shared,she was a woman of truth,she had a listening ear,and was always ready to share her knowledge with you,she will truly be missed.Praying for comfort. Sylvia Scales

On behalf of the Alpha Lambda Lambda Chapter of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in Frederick, MD. We offer our deepest condolences to Bro. Beck and his family during this difficult time.

Sincerely, Bro. John Mangrum 2-96-GE ΑΛΛ, 13th Basileus

T Beck. We love you and your family. The Gillespie's are praying for peace for your family and love ones during this time. Just know that our God is an awesome God and he will give you the strength to endure, and joy in morning. JG

May the Comforter embrace Maxine's family and loved ones. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences. Michael and Vickie Simmons, Westside High School classmates, 1967.

Maxine brought laughter in conversations she and I shared. I remember her featuring me in one of her writings in the local newspaper in which she worked. Mostly, I recall the time she and I worked, briefly, together at the Cheaha Mental Health Center. We had more times of belly bent laughters during my tenure with her. Rest Maxine! The work you've done will speak for you.

Patrice, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers! Please let me know if you need anything. Brian C. Nashville

My condolences to the family I will miss her comments when ever I post something on FB the night before she passed she gave me a big heart to a post I'm so glad I was blessed to have met her through my dear friend and her sis.Teresa. 🙏🏼 Deborah Willis of Nashville

My Condolences to the family of Maxine. May the Will and Grace of God help the family endure during this time of sorrow. Archie Harmon Westside class of 67

God Bless your soul sister. You worked tirelessly to make it better for everyone. Thoughts of you will always be in my mind.

I forgot to add my name to my earlier comment of Maxine beautiful spirit. We are richer in life for knowing her. And because she was your mother, grandmother, sibling, cousin and aunt you are blessed with rich memories of her. Ava Beamon, Hawaii

I pray for God's comfort to family

It isn't often one meets a person with that truly emits a light that must be from Christ. Maxine had such a warm spirit. We went to breakfast at the Aulani resort on one occasion and I learned she wrote a column for her town newspaper. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was a jewel. We are a better people for knowing Maxine, I will carry her spirit in my heart. May God bring comfort to Maxine's family.

My sincerest condolences to the family and enthusiastic prayers to uplift them through this tumultuous time, with all my love...

My condolences to the family and all who knew and loved Maxine. Not having met her personally, I had the pleasure of speaking, by phone, with her on many occasions, regarding my time working in Talladega (1959-1971). She was particularly interested in producing news articles relative to the history of old Eastside Elementary School and significant leaders in the Knoxville Community, an area where I (FORMERLY) worked. I enjoyed her inquisitive nature and her thirst for historical information. It was a joy to be engaged in conversations with her. May we all remember her good works and may God welcome her into His heavenly Kingdom. Charlie Varner, Jr. (Charvarn@outlook.com)

My condolences to all who knew and loved Maxine. Not having known her personally, I had the pleasure of speaking with her on many occasions, as she plied my memory of times at Eastside School and the Knoxville Community, where I formally worked. She was a gifted writer whose timely news articles were fodder for my mind. Chuck Varner, Montgomery, Alabama

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Beck and Dickerson Family. Maxine was always kind and welcoming to me,she always treated me as if I was a member of the family. She will be missed. May she rest in Peace. Dennis Black

We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the beautiful Ms. Dickerson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Nikisha and Trysten Manning

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My Sincere Condolences to the Beck and Dickerson families. May continue to be with you in your time of the loss of a Loved One.

Carl W. Reed "65" Seoul, Korea

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I pray that God will comfort the family and friends of Maxine's. I will dearly miss the times we talked and the moments we shared. Rest in peace my dear friend ❤️. Sharon Tanner Lynch

I pray that God will comfort the family and friends of Maxine's. I will dearly miss the times we talked and the moments we shared. Rest in peace my dear friend ❤️.

Bro Torrence Beck, on behalf of the Brothers of Lambda Beta Beta, we extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family during this time of bereavement. There is no love like that of a mother and her son. We mourn with you and we love you my Brother. Lambda Beta Beta Chapter, Honolulu HI.

Brother T Beck, Our condolences for the transition of your Mother. Know that we are keeping you lifted up in Prayers. Know that she is resting peaceful in heaven. Chuck Gibson & The Iota Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

My My condolences to the Dickerson and Beck family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sheryl Fuller

My condolences to the Beck and Dickerson family. She will truly be missed. Sheryl Fuller

I am heartbroken as Maxine was dear to my heart. I always enjoyed our conversations. She will be sorely missed. Anita Elston

Members of TCNAA/Talladega Chapter are deeply saddened by the loss of our sister. We send love, peace and blessings to the biological family.

May your memories of Maxine bring your comfort and peace. I enjoyed reading her column in the Daily Home. She was a gifted writer and a wonderful person. Gloria Ratchford Cole #Class of 67

Bro Beck

My family send our condolences and prayers to your family. Lean on God during these times for healing and comfort. Your mother is completely out of pain and body is filled with the spirit of Jesus Christ. Ms Dickerson rest in peace!

Bro J Nash

The Hammonds Family is mourning the loss of Edith M. Dickerson. We pray for the family in this time of bereavement.

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We will have to adjust to not having her input in neighborhood watch meetings, articles in the newspaper and her involvement with our church, Wesley Chapel AME Zion. Although she was not an on roll member, she was a very active and willing participant. Rest well, Maxine. You served well.

Barbara Lawson English Dunn

Dear Dickerson and Beck Families,I was very sad to hear of Soror Maxine's transition to the burning sands. I remember her as I grew up few words but always that 'it is gonna be okay smile' We have lost a greàt warrior sister and friend in our community. Praying with u and for u all. Soror Bess Garrett Epsilon Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

My deepest sympathy she welcomed me to the family with open arms I will miss you for sure

My condolences to the family, may God give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Alvin & Claudette Green Jr, Trussville, AL

So sorry for your loss . Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends during this time of grief. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Reynolds and family.

Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers."

Mr & Mrs Alonzo Hill TCTS Class of 66

Heartfelt condolences to the families of Maxine Dickerson. Her smile and presence will truly be missed. Praying that God will keep you in His care. This beautiful soul has found sweet rest. "Rest in peace Maxine, Rest in peace."

Helen Millender

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

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