Doris Tanner Dickens, 89, of Nebo, WV, went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024, while receiving care through HospiceCare.
Doris was born in Bolt, WV, on May 21, 1934. She was the daughter of Wayne Cozart (Oak Hill, WV) and Edith Wilcox (Sandusky, OH). Doris was a member of Nebo Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. She enjoyed spending time with her children, sisters, grandchildren, friends, her cat Charlie, and her trips to the beach.
She is survived by sons Stanley (Angie) Tanner of Nebo, Earl (Sharon) Tanner of Nebo, Lester (Angel) Tanner of Nebo, Sam (Debbie) Tanner of Duck, Randall (Angie) Tanner of Duck; daughter Deloris Mollohan of Charleston; stepdaughter Debbie Duddey of Ohio; sister Violet Edwards of Charleston; brother-in-law Arnold Tanner of Duck; and many grandchildren.
She was blessed to have 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, two great-great-great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Cozart; Mother, Edith Wilcox; first husband, Harry Tanner; second husband, Paul Dickens; sister, Shirley Tanner; daughter-in-law, Sharon Rose Tanner; grandchildren, Cathy Tidrick and Zachary Tanner.
The family would like to sincerely thank HospiceCare for the attentiveness they showed during her short stay at their facility.
A special thanks to Sharon Tanner (daughter-in-law, or as Sharon calls herself, the “favorite child”) for the exceptional care she has provided our mother over the last seven years. Sharon unselfishly stepped up and cared for Mom in her home during her sickness and declining health, providing her with love, companionship, and comfort. Words cannot express the gratitude the family feels for Sharon’s care over the years, and the family will forever be grateful for the sacrifices she made to care for our mother.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to HospiceCare.
A funeral service will be conducted by Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., Arnoldsburg, WV, on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, WV, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Daniel Tanner. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com
