Annette Dickinson

Annette Dickinson (Sherrod) passed away peacefully on Jan.15 at Region's Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a short illness. Annette was born April 10, 1943 and grew up in Lubbock, Texas, where she reported she had great fun with her parents and her 2 brothers. As a young adult she took an adventurous leap and moved to Washington DC, where she lived until her retirement in 2005. Annette had a Doctorate in Food Science and Nutrition and worked for many years for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, retiring in 2005 from her then role as CEO. Annette loved Washington DC, and it was there that she met the love of her life, Charlie. They lived a great life together in Washington DC until their retirement when they moved to Minnesota to be closer to family. Annette and Charlie had many great friends and travel adventures together. Sadly, Charlie passed away in 2020 after 51 years of marriage. Annette's devotion to Charlie was evident as she assumed the role of caregiver to Charlie for the last several years of his life. Annette LOVED books and was in 3 book clubs at the time of her passing, and she loved everything French. She and Charlie enjoyed their trips to Paris and Annette took conversational French for many years at Alliance Francaise. Most important of all to Annette was her family and her friends, of which there were many. Though she lived far from Texas she enjoyed very close relationships with her brothers and their families in Texas, and they stayed well-connected through writing and with frequent long telephone conversations. Annette is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Herman, brothers Robert and Greg, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Tom and Mary Monahan, brother-in-law Stephen, and husband Charlie. Annette is survived by sisters-in-law Karen Sherrod, Cheri Sherrod, nieces Leah Jenkins (Nate), Rachel Laxson (Jerad), Jennifer Burns (Alan), Jordan Rodriguez (Thomas), Kathy Monahan-Rial (Mark), nephews Josh Sherrod (Lindy), Tom Monahan (Carmen), Mike Monahan (Barb), Tim Monahan (Donna), Dan Monahan (Lisa). And many great nieces and nephews as well as wonderful friends. Annette will be remembered for her intelligence, her zest for life, her thoughtfulness and generosity, her compassion for those less fortunate than her, and especially her love and devotion to family. She will be sorely missed. Annette's family would like to thank the staff at Regions Hospital and Capital View Transitional Care Center where Annette received excellent compassionate care over the last 4 difficult weeks of her life. There are no words to express our gratitude. Funeral Service 10am Friday January 31st with visitation beginning at 9am at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. To attend the funeral virtually please go to https://youtube.com/live/UNGEhCEQ0MQ Memorials to Neighborhood House or the charity of your choice. www.washburn-mcreavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Annette Dickinson

April 10, 1943 - January 15, 2025

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Annette Dickinson

April 10, 1943 - January 15, 2025

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