Natalie Newkirk Dickson

Natalie Newkirk Dickson, 40, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Oct. 18, 1975, in Little Rock, Ark., to John and Debbie (Beck) Newkirk. She has two younger sisters, Katie Williamson and Amy Newkirk. Natalie was a 1994 Stuttgart High School graduate. Shortly after starting freshman year at Arkansas State University, she married Lynn Dickson on Aug. 26, 1994. She graduated with a degree in Business Finance. After living in Brinkley, Ark., Natalie and Lynn moved back to Stuttgart. She worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank then went on to begin a long career at Riceland Foods. She worked and enjoyed many friendships with co-workers. Natalie was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She became a Christian at a young age and grew to be a wonderful example of a Godly woman to all who knew her. Her time was usually spent attending her sons' school events, football games, or church activities. She enjoyed her time most with just her family. Always serving them was her first priority. She was a hard worker but would occasionally take time off to travel and make memories for her sons. She is best remembered for being devoted to her family. Natalie was an uncomplicated, dignified, and thoughtful friend. Lover of dogs, reading books, estate sales, and people that made her laugh. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Alvin Newkirk and Carmell (Porter) Newkirk, and mother-in-law Gloria (Oliver) Dickson. She is survived by her husband, Lynn Dickson; her sons, Spencer Allen and John Skyler Dickson; parents, John and Debbie (Beck) Newkirk of Stuttgart; sisters, Katie (Newkirk) Williamson (Brent Williamson) of El Dorado and Amy Newkirk of Stuttgart; maternal grandparents, Harry and Margaret Ann (McCollum) Beck of Stuttgart. She is also survived by father-in-law, Richard "Dickie" Dickson of Stuttgart; brother and sister-in-law Allen and Jane (Leder) Dickson of Stuttgart; three nephews; and three nieces. Her family is incredibly grateful for the support of so many people during the last 15 months. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Don White, are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.