Alma Mae Dickerson

Bloomington- Alma Mae Dickerson ,90, passed away on May 19, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Bloomington, IL.

Mae was born on May 7, 1935 in Moreland Kentucky; daughter of Roy Chapman and Dova Ellen (Hafley) Foley, number 5 of 12 siblings. She married James R. Dickerson on June 8, 1958 in McLean County, IL. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2010.
Surviving Mae are her daughters: Darlene (Todd) Cerny, Cheryl Janine Bee, and Susan Coleen Shawgo; her grandchildren: Kayla Jo (James) Rogers, Dillon Shawgo, Maggie Bee (Blake) Hughes, Alex Bee, Jackson (Lexie) Cerny, and Charlie Cerny; great grandchildren: Tessa Mae Rogers, Ayva Rose Rogers, August David Hughes, Evelyn Claire Hughes, Marley Jo Bee, Ziggy Alexander Bee, Kolbi Lynn Cerny, Hank Matthew Cerny; her siblings: Richard Foley, Lois Prochnow, Jean Heck, Carolyn Hardesty, Susie Miner, Wanda (Larry) Lasswell, and Sherron (Gene) Jones; two sisters-in-law: Jill Foley and Rebanell (Cliff) Philip. Mae was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Siblings: Louise Erickson, Bob Foley, Betsy Crabtree, and Roy Foley Jr.

Mae & Jim raised their family in McLean, IL. They met in high school, and their first date was to the prom. They were together forever after that night. Mae worked at the Steak n Shake Commissary until she retired in 2010. Mae was devoted to her family. Her pride and joy was their 3 girls, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren (and counting). She enjoyed shopping, puzzles, antiques, and spending time with her family. She taught us about hard work, independence, strong-will, and to never give up. We would like to thank the MIHOA staff, Dr. Sriratana, Evergreen Place, Evergreen Village, Goldwater Care, and Carle Hospice for taking such good care of our mom over these past 8 years when she wasn’t able to live on her own anymore.

Memorial contributions can be made in Alma's name to Mid-Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates, LTD. (www.mihoaonline.com) 1606 Hunt Drive, Normal, IL. 61761
Phone 309-452-9701.

Services will be held at Calvert & Metzler at 1115 E. Washington St, Bloomington IL on Saturday, May 24th. Visitation will be from 11:00 -1:00 with the funeral service beginning at 1:00. Burial will immediately follow at Funks Grove Cemetery, McLean, IL