Judy Garland Bass Dickerson Daniel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the age of 70.
She was an assistant teacher in the Granville County School system and a devoted member of Bethel United Methodist church. Mrs. Daniel loved working in her garden and flowers. She was a graduate of John Nichols High School and Fuller Business School.
She is survived by her husband; Tommy Daniel, a son; Dallas Dickerson (Christy) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; a daughter, Michelle Dickerson of Christiansburg, VA; a step son, Brian Daniel of Stem, NC; and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jonah, and Maelyn Dickerson.
She is preceded in death by her previous husband, Nelson “Flop” Dickerson and daughter, Sonya Dickerson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18 at 10 am at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4193 Fairport Rd, Kittrell, NC 27544, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at 9:30 am prior to the services as well as after the funeral.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park #10, Raleigh, NC 27615
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home is serving Daniel family.
LeAnne Lindsay
June 17, 2015 at 7:51 amLauren and I are so very sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Mrs. Daniel was very special to us especially to Lauren. Lauren was Mrs. Daniel’s girl and looked forward to her monthly visits and trips to Walmart. May God bless and keep you in his arms and help in this time of sadness.
Mittie Belle Wilkins
June 17, 2015 at 10:43 amI am so sorry for your loss. Mother’s are so special but you know she is resting in peace. She was a great TA b/c my son was in her class. She was so helpful to us. We all will miss her and you especially. Praying for all you!!!
Mittie Belle
Joanne Tippett
June 17, 2015 at 12:39 pmSo sorry. Hope she didn’t have to suffer long. Talked with her in Belk’s a several months ago and she seemed well and very happy. Praying for all of you. What a reunion there will be when she sees Sonya again. God bless.
Guy Tunstall
June 17, 2015 at 3:00 pmIt was nice knowing Judy from the days at J.F. Webb H.S. while driving the bus. After retirement I would see her and Tommy almost everyday at McDonald’s. I will always cherish the friendship. Sandra and I send our sympathy to all of the family. May God bless.
John & Lynn Claiborne
June 17, 2015 at 8:31 pmTom and family, we extend our deepest sympathy.
Glenda Williams
June 18, 2015 at 12:21 amI was saddened to learn of Judy’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her many years ago when she was a teacher assistant in special needs classes. She was wonderful and compassionate with the children. My condolences to Her family.
Wade & Sandy Woody
June 18, 2015 at 11:38 amOur thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Judy was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Shirley Wilson Coats Pegram
June 18, 2015 at 1:04 pmMichelle & Dallas – I was so saddened to hear about the death of my Best Friend for many many years. Please let us get together soon whenever you are in Raleigh. Would love to see you all and just rehash some good times about your Mom. Love you both, Shirley
Ann Bryan Hancock
June 18, 2015 at 2:21 pmI worked with Judy several years ago.o in Granville County Schools. She was always happy and helpful to all around her, She loved the children and knew how to get them to listen and follow directions. No matter how many years we were apart, she always remember me and would stop and talk. Great lady!
Betty peoples
June 18, 2015 at 5:43 pmMichelle, Donald & I are so sorry for your loss! I’m praying for you & Dallas!! God Bless!! If you ever come to Henderson we would love to see you!!
Shirley Coats Pegram
June 20, 2015 at 11:02 amSo sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom and my Dear Friend. Would love to hear from you all.
Vanessa Aitken
October 31, 2017 at 10:41 amI was so sorry to hear of your loss. I thought she was a great lady. How do I get hold of any of the children?