Adonna Vivienne Presley Dickerson, aka: Grandma Chickie, a life-&long resident of Weiser, passed away July 30, 2023. She was born in Weiser, February 22, 1934 to William and Fannie Presley. She was raised on a ranch east of Weiser called the Presley Place. She married the love of her life Lewis Dickerson, June 8, 1952. They were the parents of two daughters, April Williams and Spring (Shelley) Keller. Her family, immediate and extended, was her highest priority. She loved, cared, and served all of them. Vivienne lovingly passing on her wisdom and skills to the next generations. She taught her family to cook, garden, sew, tend to the farm, and to love thy neighbor. Vivienne was the best wife, mother, grandmother and friend anyone could ever ask for.
Vivienne worked in the Washington County Probate Court for several years with Judge Henderson. Later in her career she worked in the Washington County Clerk’s office. During those years she also cared for many family members and neighbors. She retired in 1994. Once retired, she and Lewis became babysitters for their great granddaughters, Bryce and Brooks Boyer. That was her favorite job.
Vivienne was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served her church and community throughout her entire life.
In the last years of her life she loved standing out by the road at the Cottages waving at people as they passed by. Her bright smile will be missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her parents. William (Bill) and Fannie Presley, her husband, Lewis Dickerson, and daughter, April Williams.
She was survived by her daughter Spring (Shelley) & Steven Keller, son-in-law, Frankie Williams, 7 grandchildren; Rashelle & Mike Boyer, Jennifer & Troy Seward, Brandon & Andrea Williams, Jared & Laurel Keller, Landon & Justina Keller, Jeff & Nicole Keller, and Mark Keller. 22 Great grandchildren; Bryce Boyer and Jack Strauss, Brooks and Devyn DeLeon, Kenzi, Britynn, and Halle Seward; Brylee, Carter, and Presley Williams; Leora, Morgan, Parker, Spencer, Maddison, Kendra, Braden, Malek, Mallorie, Amilla, Ariya, Joshua, Nathan, Alex, Cameron and Natalie Keller.
She loved much, was loved by many, and will be missed by all. Services will be held Saturday, August 5th at 10:30 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Weiser, ID.
