Wilma Jean Dickerson, 72, of Pineland, Texas passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence.

Jean was born on January 7, 1949 in Pineland to John Kenneth Bobbitt, Sr. and Thelma Lee Lane Bobbitt.  She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and graduate of the West Sabine High School Class of 1967.  After graduation, she earned her associate's degree and returned to West Sabine where she worked on the elementary campus as secretary for more than 30 years before retiring.  She was affectionately known as Ms. D. by all the children that passed through West Sabine ISD.

Jean was also a dedicated member of Bethel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for a lifetime.  She enjoyed her church, spending time with her family and cooking.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 51 1/2 years, El Ray Dickerson; daughter, Kathy Ann Cheney; and brother, John Bobbitt, Jr.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Haylee Sowell and husband, Brent, Victoria Root and husband, Zach, and Alex Cheney; great grandson, Slade Sowell; sisters, Janice Gilley of Pineland and Betty West and husband, Wayne, also of Pineland; brother, Weldon Bobbitt and wife, Barbara, of Smithville, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Bethel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 854 U.S. Hwy 96 N, Pineland, TX 75968 under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Caraway officiating.

Visitation will be held prior to service from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Burial will follow service in Bethel Chapel Cemetery with Daryl Cheney, Jerry Dickerson, Ben Gilley, Kyle Gilley, Glen Rhame, and David West serving as pallbearers.

Jean's family requests that in lieu of flowers and plants, donations be made to Bethel Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

You are invited to leave condolences and sign memorial book online at starrfuneralhome.com.