Obituaries:  Betty M. Dickens, Sabine Parish       D-252
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 6, 1993
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Betty M. Dickens (Photo)

  Memorial services were held for Mrs. Betty M. Dickens, at 2
p.m., on Oct. 2, 1993, at the Aimwell Baptist Church, Zwolle.
Officiating at the service was pastor, Steve Neesley.

  Mrs. Dickens, age 65, of Zwolle, was born Feb. 1, 1928, in
Seminole, Okla. She passed away at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26,
1993, at the Sabine Medical Center in Zwolle.

  In her death, as in her life, Betty was dedicated to serving the
medical profession. Thus, in the hope that others will benefit
from her gift, it was her wish that her body be donated to the
LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. Believing that this gift is
a gift of life, her wish was honored by her family.

  Mrs. Dickens, preceded in death in 1992, by her husband, Charles
P. Dickens, resided at Toledo Nursing Center in the last year of
her life, where she was lovingly cared for by their wonderful and
dedicated staff. Mrs. Dickens was one of the center's most
favorite residents, becoming known for her kind spirit, her great
sense of humor, and her spunkiness. She developed many lasting
friendships there, organized group activities, which she hoped
brought fun and laughter into their lives. She was even voted to
represent the center as their Valentines Day "Queen", having
received the most votes for this exulted title. She was truly
loved.

  During much of their lives together, Betty and Charles lived at
the Toledo Bend Fly-Inn Villa, having moved there in 1976, from
South Bend, Indiana. They both served together for many years, as
active members of the Aimwell Volunteer Fire Department. Betty
was a lifetime member of the Shreveport/Bossier Auxiliary #30,
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), where she once served as a
commander. She also devoted numerous years as a member of the
Zwolle/Ebarb Post 5187, VFW Auxiliary. Betty also held several
posts with the Order of Eastern Star in Shreveport.

  Mrs. Dickens was a nurse by profession, and devoted more than
thirty years of her life to helping the sick. She served as a
dedicated, respected, and dearly loved nurse, at several
hospitals in the Sabine Parish area, including Fraser North,
Pleasant Hill, and lastly, at the Sabine Medical Center.

  Mrs. Dickens will forever be loved and missed by her family;
son, Charles F. Dickens and his wife Veronica of Vacaville,
Calif.; daughter, Carolyn Dickens-Lowe and her husband Alexander
of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Elta Long of Shreveport; brother,
David Majors and his wife Elaine of Zwolle; nieces, Sharon,
Janet, and Karen; nephews, Ernest, and Anthony; grandchildren,
Michael, Elizabeth, Curt, Brett, Renee, and Duane; great
grandchildren, Athena, Andrea, Janae, Devan Shaynon, Brittany,
and Rebecca.

  In honor of her memory, donations may be made in her name to
three local organizations, "Patient Activities Fund" at the
Toledo Nursing Center, Aimwell Volunteer Fire Dept., and Aimwell
Baptist Church, all of Zwolle.