Brittany Dickerson Obituary (1989 - 2016)

Brittany was born to parents Rita White-Sconion and J. Anthony Dickerson in Salisbury, Maryland. She was affectionately known as “Britt Britt” to her family and friends. Brittany graduated from James M. Bennett Senior High School in 2007. Brittany pursued Post-Secondary Education by matriculating at Salisbury University from which she graduated in 2012 earning a BA Degree in Psychology. Brittany used her education, training and skills as the Vice-President of The Wesley Foundation. She also worked as a Counselor at the Fruitland Community Center through AmeriCorps. Brittany demonstrated an understanding of the importance of an excellent work ethic at an early age. She worked as a Manager at massage Envy and was an Instructor at Junior Achievement in her pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling. Brittany also worked for the Wicomico County Board of Elections as an Election Judge. Brittany became a Christian and attended Friendship United Methodist Church with her family. While at Friendship, she was actively involved in the life of the church as a part of the Dance Ministry (Inspirational Praise) and Divine Inspirations Choir. Later, she made a powerful decision to join her father at Greater Mount Olive Full Gospel Baptist Church. She continued her commitment in the service of the Lord at Greater Mount Olive as the Praise and Worship leader, Youth leader, YSU Step Team member and a member of the finance committee. Brittany walked and lived a life of purity exemplifying a loving, kind and joyful spirit. We saw the light of the Lord shining through the beautiful smile on her face. Even in her battle against sickness and pain she maintained the integrity and solidarity of her love for and faith in her Father God. When asked how she was doing, her frequent response was “Super Great”. She never ceased to praise and bless God. Though we would believe she is gone too soon, Brittany enjoyed her life. She found pleasure in going to Ocean City, getting Fisher’s popcorn, singing and dancing. She enjoyed warm, loving relationships with many people. In her transition from earth to heaven, Brittany leaves to celebrate her life and cherish many loving memories, her mother Rita White-Sconion and stepfather Gilbert Sconion; her father Bishop J. Anthony Dickerson and stepmother First Lady Annette Dickerson. She is also survived by three sisters: Jennifer Dickerson, Brandi Nichole Dickerson and Shekinah Cephas; four brothers: Garry Levere, Aaron Levere, Matthew Fletcher, Devonte Sconion. Marquez Armstrong (like a brother), Taylor Dennis (best-friend/sister). Godmother Lauren Dorman, Judy Leatherbury-Brown, Godfather Charles Pryor. In this host of loved ones she also leaves her Paternal Grandmother, Nellie Stewart (Robert), Maternal Grandfather, William White; Paternal Great Grandmother, Leola Shockley-Dickerson; four maternal Aunts: Sandy Taylor, Debbie Dyson, Tina Davis, and Audrey Jones; three maternal uncles: James Watson, Eric White, and Billy Jones. Too numerous to list are a host of other relatives, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her Paternal Great Grandfather, William Shockley, Sr., Maternal Grandmother Ardessa White; two Maternal Aunts, Shirley Jones and Laverne White and a Maternal Uncle, Gerald White.