Ruth Ann Dickerson (Fleming) passed into God’s glory on December 16, 2023. She was born in Barlow, Ohio on March 26, 1937 and graduated from Marrietta High School, 1955. She enlisted in the Air Force and was the first woman to graduate from the Air Force School of Intelligence, Wichita TX.
Married in 1957, she devoted herself to family. She was everyone’s “mom,” attending all of her daughter’s and friends’ sporting events. A skilled typist, she worked for Sussex County in Newton NJ and later New Kent County, VA. Having battled mental health issues, she also volunteered for a crisis hotline.
Ruth was a devoted Christian and was ordained a deacon by the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta NJ. She enjoyed singing in choirs and was a charter member of Stone House Presbyterian Church in Toano. She loved reading, especially mysteries, and volunteered at the Heritage Public Library in New Kent.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Addie Lee and Delbert Fleming; her two sisters, Grace and Lois; and four brothers, Carl, Herb, Rich, and Dean. She is survived by her daughter, the Rev. Mike (Michelle) Burcher and husband Anthony; and grandchildren, Sarah Burcher Dankof and Joshua Burcher.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection and celebrating her life will be held on January 20, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Stone House Presbyterian Church., Toano VA.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made online to the church or sent to 9401 Fieldstone Parkway, Toano VA 23168.
