Antonia Faith "Toni" Dickinson

Antonia Faith "Toni" Dickinson, 70, of Coatesville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4th at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edward S. "Pie Face" Dickinson III, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, Toni was the daughter of the late Margaret E. Walker Beckett and Frederick C. Beckett, Sr. A lifetime resident of Coatesville, Parkesburg, and West Chester, she was a 1968 graduate of CASH.

Toni was an active member of Mt. Zion AME Church in Atglen. She served as Church Secretary, past treasurer of the Evalina Hill Missionary Society, member of Women's Ministry, Kitchen Committee, Lay Committee, Anna Mary Hopkin Scholarship Committee, Cemetery Committee; she sang in Mass Choir and had her own Music Ministry of sharing church recordings.

She worked at Servistar as a material handler for 15 years and later at Walmart of Exton for four years.

In the words of her husband, Toni was his all-in-all. She was Shema’s reason why, Kim’s prototype, and Saaleha’s protector. From the time she was born, Toni was a pillar of strength in her family and community. She had a big heart that touched many people and never needed recognition for her acts of love.

Toni enjoyed creating ceramics, crocheting, reading books of all kinds and enjoyed playing slots at casinos. She liked watching The Young and the Restless, 25 Words or Less, Family Feud, and Price is Right. Toni was a poet and loved making bookmarks for any occasion to share with family and friends. She also had a pillow ministry.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her two children: Kim Dickinson (Robert) of Coatesville and Shema Dickinson (Rhiannon) of Landisville; six grandchildren and number one baby girl granddaughter, Saaleha, Jalil, JaQuan, Damond, Desmond, and Miguel; two siblings, Barbara Beckett of Coatesville and Sylvia Beckett of Delaware; and a host of nieces, nephews, and family members.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA with a visitation from 9 until 11 AM. Pastor Linwood Smith officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Zion AME Church and earmarked "AMH" so that the funds can support the Anna May Hopkin Scholarship Fund.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com