COLUMBUS
With great sorrow, the Dickens family announces the passing of Amy Allison Dickens Tyler, 51, of Columbus, Indiana. Amy passed away on February 22, 2023, after succumbing to a long illness.
Amy was born on September 6, 1971, in Columbus to Ruthann (Jacoby) and Recia Arnold Dickens. She attended Fodrea Elementary School and Northside Junior High School. Amy graduated from Hauser High School in 1990 where she was a member of the Hauserettes. After high school, she went on to study cosmetology, spending years working as a hairstylist in Columbus.
The only daughter of Recia Dickens, Amy’s father doted on her. Her older brothers and sisters were very protective of her as she was with her younger brother. She was a faithful friend to many. Amy loved music and reading as well as spending time with friends.
Amy was predeceased in death by her father, brother John David Dickens, and sister Marsha (Taylor) Karnafel. Her memory lives on with daughters Brittny (Chris) Behrman Dold, Katie Likens, Tobi Dulong, and Jude Dickens, grandchildren Mia and Brody Dold, and Braxton Gates. Survivors also include her mother, sister Diana (Taylor) Davidson, and brothers Bryan Dickens, Blaine Dickens, and Bradley (Amy Marie) Dickens as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will be holding private services to celebrate Amy’s life at Jewell-Rittman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Southside Animal Shelter in her name at 1614 W Edgewood Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46217.
