Ginger was brought into the world on June 4, 1931, in Longview, TX where she resided most of her life. She graduated from Judson Grove High School in 1949 and enjoyed employment at Southwestern Bell until her marriage to Tommy Wayne Dickson in 1951. Their marriage of 14 years produced four beautiful children. During this time, Ginger became a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Tommy Wayne’s life was cut short in 1965 as the result of a tragic automobile accident; following, Ginger stayed very busy raising four children and from 1967 to 1982 enjoyed employment at Lakeview and Memory Park Cemeteries in Longview in sales and counseling.
In 1982, Ginger was blessed to marry Glenn Canfield, Jr. and enjoyed an energetic and happy life with their combined families. She was a member of Longview Federated Women’s Club and Texas Federation of Republican Women. Her honors/roles within these organizations included the following: Woman of the Year in 2000; Historian; Americanism Chairman; Hospitality Chairman; and Senior Outreach Chairman. In addition, Ginger served as delegate to both the State and Local Republican Conventions and served on the PAC Committee for All American Health Care.
With a spark that never faded, Ginger lived an extraordinary 93 years, embracing life’s adventures with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Always on the go, she explored new horizons, pursued passions, and cherished moments with loved ones. Her zest for life inspired countless others, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Though her journey has come to an end, Ginger’s loved ones are at peace knowing that she is now celebrating in her eternal heavenly home with her family and friends who have gone before her. Her spirit will continue to ignite the lives of those who knew her, reminding us to live each day to the fullest.
Ginger is preceded in death by her husbands, Tommy Wayne Dickson and Glenn Canfield, Jr.; her parents, Lois and Dewey Davis; her sisters, Lola Mae Parker (and husband Clifford) and Maxine Lewis; and her stepchildren, Glenn Canfield III and Cheryl Canfield.
Ginger is survived by her four children and their spouses: Sherry Dickson (Longview, Tx), Randy Dickson and wife, Donna (White Oak, Tx), Patricia Dickson (Tyler, Tx), and Danny Dickson and wife, Anita (White Oak, Tx); her two step-children: Charisse Bodisch and husband, Duke (Round Rock, Tx) and Derek Canfield and wife, Veronica (San Antonio, Tx); a multitude of loving nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and an army of loyal friends.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Heartsway Hospice for the compassionate care they have provided to Ginger in her last few weeks of life and request that any donations be made to Heartsway Hospice in honor of her.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation (9:30am) and a service to honor her and to celebrate Ginger’s life (10:30am) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Lakeview Funeral Home in Longview, Texas.
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