Martha Dickson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha RosaLee Dunnahoe Dickson, 99, of Lake Placid, Florida, formerly of Scott Depot, WV passed away April 22, 2012 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane WV. Martha was born January 19, 1913 in Palestine, Texas. She was the only daughter of the late John Sullivan and Dell Sellman Dunnahoe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers William Dunnahoe and John Dunnahoe. Martha graduated in 1934 from The Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri as a registered nurse and worked as a registered nurse during WWII at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington. She volunteered in the women's and children's clinic in Putnam County, WV for many years. She was a charter member of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, and most recently a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lake Placid, FL. Martha was a direct decedent of a family that settled Tennessee prior to statehood and was honored as a member of the First Families of Tennessee. She was an expert bridge player and published many times with "Dickson Wins Again." She was a member of the Sun 'n Lakes Golf Club. Most recently Martha and Ned were deemed to be the longest married couple in Florida by Worldwide Marriage Encounter for their 75 years of marriage and recognized in Congressional Record, U. S. House of Representatives, page HB522. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 75 years: Edward Percy "Ned" Dickson; her son, Gary Edward Dickson and his wife Ramona of Hurricane; and her grandson, Tyler Edward Dickson of Hurricane. She is also survived by a nephew and six nieces. A memorial service for Martha will be held in Florida at a later date.