Betty Jean Dickson

Betty Jean Dickson, 87, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Northwest Health in La Porte.

She was born on June 5, 1938, in Churchill Holler in Missouri, to Hartie Levi and Johnnie (Lewis) Churchill.

On October 11, 1959, at Salem Chapel, she married Larry “Duke” Dickson, who survives.

Betty enjoyed many hobbies that include bowling, playing Yahtzee, reading, watching soft ball and game shows. She also loved flowers and gardening. Most of all Betty loved her family and grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be truly missed.

Also surviving are her children, Don, Brent (Kerry), and Terry as well as her bonus daughter, Judy (Brian) Spicher; grandchildren, Jamie (Chuck) Maller, Jason Dickson, and Ashley (Eric) Burch; step grandchildren, Chris (Danielle) Grillo, Chuckie Leuth, and Austin Hefner; Bonus grandchildren, Natasha, Vinny, Matthew, and Malachi; great grandchildren, Bre’anna Maller, Izzabella Maller, and Levi McCallum; step great-grandchildren, Kayden Grillo, Koltyn Grillo, Kolby Grillo, Karsyn Grillo, Cyric Hefner, and Vinny Hefner; great great-grandchild, Ariya LaTour; brothers, Leon and Silas “Butch”; sister, Darlene.

She was preceded in death by her parent; sisters, Anna, Mary, and Shirley; brothers, Virgil and David; daughter-in-law, Dawn.

Family and friends may gather at Haverstock Funeral Home (602 Maple Street, LaPorte) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 pm. A Time of Sharing will be held at 7:00 pm to share stories and memories of Betty.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. https://www.stjude.org/.