Catherine Jo Clark-Dickerson, 71, of Milan, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 2, 2025. Cathy was born in Milan on January 19, 1954, to Clinton and Carol (Yardley) Smith. She grew up in Milan and graduated from Milan High School in 1972. She lived in many places throughout her life but always came back to Milan. She was a steel worker in Iowa for a period of time and also worked at Casey’s cooking the doughnuts. She worked at Con Agra in Milan for several years. She then went to work as a custodian at Milan High School until her retirement.
Cathy is survived by her husband; Jefferey Dickerson of the home, two daughters; Mindy (Billy) Smith of Milan and Samantha (Rick) Williams of Beaverton, Oregon, one son; Terry Carmer of Oskaloosa, Iowa, grandchildren; Christopher, Kyler, Colt, David, Benjamin, Richard and Brandon, several great grandchildren, sister; Janet Sayre of Milan, brother; Mike (Pam) Smith of Milan and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, brother-in-law; John Sayre and nephew; John Michael Sayre.
Cathy was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers football teams. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and being outdoors. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A memorial visitation for Cathy will be held 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan.