Queen Dickerson peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 24, 1943, in Clarendon County, South Carolina, to the late Jesse and LouWiller McFadden.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in Sumter. She joined Sumter Presbyterian Church and remained a loyal and faithful member until relocating to Washington, D.C., where she joined the Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Charles W. Green. Queen was a faithful and dedicated member of the Senior Choir and Youth Sunday School Class for many years.
Queen was a woman of grace, strength, dignity and unwavering dedication. She valued education and graduated from Atlantic Business College, preparing for a career of public service that would span more than four decades. She was also a founding member of the Washington D.C. Metro Sumterites. Queen dedicated her time to the organization as a secretary for the social organization which existed for more than 23 years.
She began her federal career as an administrative assistant with the Social Security Administration, where she faithfully served for more than 20 years. She later continued her distinguished career as a management analyst with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., where she worked until her retirement. Throughout her career, Queen was respected for her professionalism, integrity and commitment to serving others.
Queen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ebbie Dickerson; her sisters, Jessie Mae McFadden, Willimenia Spann, Gladys McDaniel and Katherine Brown; and her brothers, Clarence McFadden, Raymond McFadden and Fredrick Douglas McFadden.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving daughter, Alicia Farmer (Dickerson), son-in-law Kenyon Farmer, and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her kindness, wisdom and gentle spirit.
Queen’s greatest accomplishment was not only the career she built but the love she poured into her family and those around her. She possessed a quiet strength, a compassionate heart and a remarkable ability to make others feel seen and cared for. Her wisdom, resilience and unwavering love will remain a guiding light to all who knew her.
Although she has departed this earthly life, Queen leaves behind a legacy of faith, perseverance, service, and unconditional love. She will forever be remembered for her warm smile, generous heart, and steadfast devotion to her family and community.
A celebration of Queen’s life will be held at Mountcastle Funeral Home, Dale City, Virginia, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at noon. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring a life beautifully lived and deeply loved.
“Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.”