Eleanor Gwynn

Dickinson

Eleanor Gwynn Dickinson, age 94, entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House of Smithfield. Born on November 6, 1932, in Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late Millard Dickinson and Letha Holland Dickinson. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Mildred D. Rowe.

Eleanor worked for many years in administration at Mt. Olive College. Some of her favorite pastimes included enjoying a good meal and shopping. She especially loved the beauty of nature, with magnolia trees being among her favorites. Most importantly, Eleanor loved her family and always looked forward to their visits. She will be greatly missed by her loving nieces, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her loving nieces, Tina Grubb and Dawn Fox, both of Salisbury, NC; four great-nieces and nephews; and nine great-great-nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Community Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Dennis Pollock officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Johnston County Animal Shelter, 115 Shelter Way, Smithfield, NC 27577, or to the Fellowship Community Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 5755 Rains Crossroads Road, Kenly, NC 27542, Attention: Wendy Phillips.