Felicia Glee McNatt Dickey, age 77, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away quietly on Wednesday evening, December 18, 2024, at her home. Felicia is a native of Lincoln County, growing up in the Mulberry community off Gimlet Creek Road, moving later to the Howell community where she resided for over 25 years. Ms. Dickey finished out her life in the Park City area of Lincoln County, off McDougal Road. Felicia was the only daughter of the late Jewel Groce and Luther Raby McNatt.

Felicia worked for many years serving the Lincoln County School System. She worked at the old Lincoln School, as well as Highland Rim School, and lastly, South Lincoln School. Felicia found so much joy in all the children that she gave extra helpings and extra hugs to. Felicia spent her later years working at Lincoln Regional Hospital in the cafeteria, always hustling for everyone she knew. Her final job was as a caregiver. She took care of many people, their children, and everyone in between. Felicia worked up until this July, when she fell ill. She was an active member of the Northside Church of Christ in Fayetteville, where her only son is the preacher. Felicia spent most of her time helping and loving on others. She encompassed the whole love of Jesus. Felicia wanted all the children, women, men, old and young, to feel seen and loved and treasured. She made calls, mailed cards, and never missed a chance to “hug someone’s neck”! Felicia loved to journal, color, to support her grandchildren, her children, and was the one consistent in her family. Her unwavering love and kindness will be greatly missed.

Felicia is preceded in death by her parents, L.R. and Jewel McNatt, and her granddaughter, Britney Hope Lyell.

Ms. Dickey is survived by her children: Ronnie (Donna) Thomas, Melanie Thomas (Chris) Lyell, and Michelle ‘Shelli’ Tucker (Tony) Howard; grandchildren: Amber Thomas (Michael) Dean, Kristen Shelton, Katlyn Tomas, Michaela Webb, Jacob Lyell, Nathan (Cassie) Thomas, Tucker (Reagan) Webb, and Greycen Howard; great grandchildren: Alonnah Crayton, Micah Shelton, Kyleigh Buchanan, Kirin Wani, Tristen Buchanan, Raelyn Parks, and McKinlee Dean; brother: Bobby (Sharon) McNatt; and nephews: Ray (Heather) McNatt and Wendel McNatt.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to : Tribute Program, St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Ronnie Thomas and Joe Wayne McGee officiating. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Felicia Glee McNatt Dickey.