Joan Lawson Dickens Obituary

We bid farewell to Joan Lawson Dickens of Windsor, Illinois, born in East Alton, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2024 at the age of 90. Joan Lawson touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Lawson Dickens to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Douglas E. Lawson and Gertrude Elnora Lawson (Boos); her husband Charles Dickens; and her sister Jean Lawson. She is survived by: her daughters, Stephanie Tate of Windsor, IL, Jeanette Crane of Mattoon, IL, Rebecca Fuller Ruttinger of Mattoon, IL, Judy Warf (Dana) of Windsor, IL and Megan Dickens of Las Cruces, NM; her stepdaughters, Debbie Eaves (Dan) of Du Quoin, IL, Leslie Meyer (Jim) of Momence, IL, Cindy Swigonski (Tom) of Cape Girardeau, MO and Karen Bolen (David) of St. Louis, MO; and her brother Jack Lawson of Tacoma, WA. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to the SBL Peace Meal Program and mailed to Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.