Dearine Dillard

Dearine Wilson Dillard, daughter of the late Elester Buckley, Sr. and the late Olivia Wilson Buckley was born on May 22, 1958 in Bolton, MS. She departed her life on December 21, 2025. She was affectionately known as ‘Doe’ by close family and friends.

Dearine was a member of Apostolic Restoration Ministry where she was baptized in the name of Jesus on August 18, 2024 and received the Holy Spirit on December 16, 2024.

Dearine attended Clinton High School. She was employed at Manhattan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 20 years.

Dearine was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Mack Nemi Dillard; her father, Elester Buckley Sr.; mother, Olivia Buckley; brother, Elester Buckley Jr.; and sister, Daphne Buckley.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving sons, Quinta Dillard of Jackson, MS. and Demarcus Dillard (Cheri) of Clinton, MS.; and her loving daughter Markeda Dillard of Jackson, MS.; her granddaughters, ShaMya Robinson, Zaria Dillard, and Jakiya Michael; grandsons, MarQuez Dillard, Pharaoh Dillard, Demarcus Dillard Jr., and JaVontae Joiner; and one great-grandson, Artist Robinson. She also leaves to cherish her memories: sisters, Nancy Wilson Robinson, Mary Wilson, Claudette Lewis, and Debbie Buckley; brothers, Roy Buckley (Thelma) and Robert Buckley; and two sisters in law, Louise Dillard and Hattie Dillard. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.