Frances McPherson Dickson
February 22, 1942 - June 9, 2021
ABBEVILLE— A memorial service will be held at Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 N. State St., Abbeville, on Saturday, June 26, 2021 with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, and a service to follow at 11:00 AM. Frances McPherson Dickson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston, TX surrounded by family.
Frances was born on February 22, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA to Daniel and Hattie McPherson. Having lived most of her life in Abbeville, she graduated from Abbeville High School in 1960. After briefly attending LSU and Touro Medical School for Nursing, she met the love of her life, Larry G. Dickson of Mansfield, OH. They were happily married until his untimely death in 2016. After several generations of McPherson’s that lived in Abbeville, she was the last remaining.
After returning to Abbeville in 1979, she became very involved in her community. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, Fortnightly, United Methodist Women, and became an honorary member of the Woman’s Club Abbeville Louisiana, after 35 years of service. She also held numerous leadership positions at her church. Fran was one of the founding members of the Abbeville Volunteer Tour Guides which provides tours of the downtown Abbeville area.
Fran’s love of needlepoint garnered her numerous accolades and recognitions on a national level. She and her husband Larry loved ballroom and square dancing and she reigned as the Queen of Krewe de Danse. She was a very loving and inspirational wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered fondly by all of those who knew and loved her, and will be greatly missed for many years.
She is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth D. Bodin of Abbeville, and Erin D. Landry (Randy Landry) of Lafayette; and four grandchildren, Hattie A. Bodin (R.J. Toal), Amelia B. Adams (Taylor Adams), Abby E. Landry, and Anna C. Landry; as well as other extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Hattie McPherson of Abbeville, LA; and her husband of 54 years, Larry G. Dickson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Frances M. Dickson’s name to Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 N. State St. Abbeville, LA 70510.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.