Joyce L Dickson Obituary

Joyce Dickson, age 72, passed away February 23, 2023, in Henderson, Nev. following a brief illness. She was born Joyce Lee Trousdale March 15, 1950, to beloved parents Louis and Marjorie Trousdale, in Las Vegas. Joyce graduated from Las Vegas High School (Class of 1968) and attended classes at Nevada Southern (now UNLV). She married her true love Terry Dickson September 11, 1971.

In the late 60s and early 70s, Joyce worked front desk at the Flamingo and as a runner for various law firms and Clark County Sheriff Ralph Lamb. She relished that time in her career, and often recalled the people she met and things she got to do. After starting a family, Joyce returned to work as an administrative assistant for the State of Nevada and College of Southern Nevada. She took great care in her work, especially when directly serving seniors and students. She was genuinely kind and always wanted to help people.

Joyce lived most of her life in Las Vegas, except for eight years in Bullhead City, Ariz. She was at home in the desert, where she never stopped appreciating the clear night sky or preferring hot, dry wind from rolled down car windows over air conditioning (even in August with a car full of complaining boys). Joyce cherished her Native American heritage and was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Pancakes, spaghetti, Luv-It Frozen Custard, Motown music, and stories of old Vegas were pure joy for her.

Most of all, she loved her husband of 52 years, Terry Dickson; sons Levi (Lisa Kemp) Dickson, Brian (Richard Wren) Dickson, and Miles (Andrew Artusa) Dickson; siblings Gregory (Susan) Trousdale and Janet (David) Turner; brother-in-law Kent (Esther) Dickson; and extended family and dear friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held March 11, 2023, at 3:30 PM at a private home located at 2001 Bannie Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joyce's name to the Animal Foundation or Smith Center for Performing Arts.

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