Nila Eileen (Hittle) Dickason

Nila Ilene Hittle Dickason, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord October 23, 2019 at Sheridan Assisted Living, Overland Park. She was born January 11, 1929 in Lake City, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Amy Sitler Hittle. She was dedicated to serving her family and community. Nila acquired her Masters degrees in accounting, CPA, and education. She spent her career teaching Accounting and Special Education. In Humboldt, KS, Nila managed the community food pantry for many years, was a member of the Board of Education, member of Humboldt Methodist Church, where she also taught Sunday School for many years. Board member Tri Valley Developmental Center, Allen County, KS, and a member of other numerous organizations including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Republican Women, and the local quilt guild. After moving to Overland Park, she volunteered at Mission Southside Food Pantry, and attended Blue Valley Baptist Church. Nila enjoyed reading, quilting, sewing, gardening, and serving. Nila was married to Ivan “Dick” Dickason for 41 years. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1993. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Amy Hittle; brothers, Elvin Hittle and Joe Keesling; and grandson, Jeff Flory. Nila is survived by her daughter, Dana Flory and husband Jim of Overland Park, KS; sons, Nolan Dickason and wife Cynthia of Crescent, OK, and Allen Dickason of Overland Park, KS; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, KS. Burial will follow at Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 28, 2019. Memorials may be given to Blue Valley Baptist Church Library Fund or Mission Southside Food Pantry in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.