Phyllis Dickerson Blaschke

Phyllis Dickerson Blaschke, 87, of Culloden, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  Burial will be private at Old Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donors make a donation to their favorite charity. 

Daughter of the late Homer Harvey and Lois Marie Williams Dickerson, Mrs. Blaschke was raised in West Columbia Texas but spent many years in Bedford, New York, Jacksonville, Florida and Houston, Texas.  She was a brilliant and beautiful lady who loved to cook and read.  Although educated as a nurse, Mrs. Blaschke spent most of her career in the legal field. 

Mrs. Blaschke is survived by her children, Leigh Velie (Bill Ridderikhoff) of Newago, Michigan, Paula Ford (Brian) of Liberty Hill, Texas, LuAnna Fox (Michael) of Culloden, and Henry “Hank” Blaschke of Newago, Michigan formerly of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Neil Velie (Jessica), James Blankenship (Melyssa Greene), Kelly Ford (Derek Sanchez), Claire Fox Cronin (Stewart), and Christopher Fox; great grandchildren, Hayden Blankenship, Neeley Cronin, and Easton Cronin; sister, June Dickerson of Macon; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blaschke was preceded in death by her former husband, Franklin Blaschke and sister, Selma Ruth Dickerson. 

The family would like to thank all the kind and loving care givers at Taylor County Health & Rehab who provided a joyful and safe environment for Phyllis.  

Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com  to express condolences.  

Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 W. Main St., Forsyth, GA 31029, has charge of the arrangements.