Savannah Dickson

April 17, 1938 - February 7, 2017

God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed her weary eyelids and whispered “peace be thine”. Savannah Dickson, 78, Jonesborough, entered into peaceful rest on February 7, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Jonesborough, TN and a homemaker. Savannah enjoyed talking and was known for her keen sense of fashion. She loved purses, jewelry, and extravagant Southern Bell Hats. Savannah also, liked sitting on her front porch, gardening, and planting flowers. Savannah was preceded in death by her Parents: Albert L. and Virginia Stevenson; Brothers: Albert L. “Tookum” Stevenson Jr. and Jerry L. Stevenson Sisters: Alberta “Tina” Thomas, Fannie Mae Campbell, Virginia “Trixie” Wells, and Ada Peeler Avery. Survivors include 2 sons: Jamey (Brandy Mathews and Demetria Stevenson daughters) and Billy Dickson both of Jonesborough. 3 Sisters: Virginia Pirtle and Mary Lucy Edwardson of Johnson City, and Annette Stevenson of Limestone. 3 Brothers: Douglas Stevenson of Johnson City, Fred and Henry Stevenson of Limestone. Five grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on February 11, 2017 at 2:00pm at New Beginning Church, 223 Opie Arnold Road, Limestone, TN., with Rev. Alan Evans officiating. Please join the family to share memories of Savannah’s life. Flowers may be sent to New Beginning Church 223 Opie Arnold Rd. in Limestone TN. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.birchettemortuary.com , (423) 926-6013.