Kathleen Dickens age 68, of Peridot, Arizona passed away on March 14, 2017 at Haven of Globe Nursing Home. She was born in San Carlos, Arizona on September 17, 1948, the daughters of Emma (Smith) and Gerhardt Mahsill. She worked as the payroll manager for 38 years for the San Carlos Tribe. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Emma and Gerhardt Mahsill, and her husband George Dickens. She is survived by her son Tio Whitehead of Peridot, niece Celena Kaydahzinnie of Mescalero, New Mexico, sisters Euela Thompson of Peridot, Gretta Gilbert of Peridot, Etta Key of Peridot, Mildred Russell of Peridot and two grandchildren. Wake will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 6:00 A.M. at the Dickens residence. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the Peridot Lutheran Church Interment will be in San Carlos Cemetery