May Dixon

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The Late May (Gardner) Dixon was born December 18, 1917 in Paducah Kentucky to the Union of Mr. Charles Gardner and Beulah Enders Gardner.

Mrs. Dixon was married to Arthur Dixon in Cairo, Illinois they moved to East St. Louis, Illinois. Where she resided for many years. She worked for a Jewelry Store in St. Louis Mo. until she retired. She was also a great cook: She loved cooking for her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Then Moved to Columbus Ohio in 2011 and resided until her death.

Mrs. May Dixon departed this life January 4, 2014 she was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Charles Gardner Sr. & Mrs. Beulah Enders Gardner, her husband Arthur Dixon, two brothers Charles Gardner Jr. Earl Winston. Five sisters: Lanelle Jones, Tempy Mae Gardner, Theola Lewis, Emma Parnell, and Ruth Holt.

Mrs. May Dixon leaves to cherish her memories Four daughters: Doris Jones of Reynoldsburg, OH., Carolyn (Anthony) Diggs of Columbus, OH. Sharon Mims of Cahokia, IL. Delica Dixon of Council Bluff Iowa, Three sons: Danny (Irene) Dixon of Germany, Leonard (Patrice) Dixon & Robert Dixon of Chicago, IL., Two sisters: Naomi Burgess of Fairview Heights, IL., & Lena (Harold) Adams of Conyers, GA.

We will miss your loving smile and long conversations great meals and much LOVE. You were always giving something of yourself. You made a difference in the world and with your family. You’ll always be in our hearts. Your saying “ALL-RIGHT” yes mama everything is all right. May God Bless you mama. Rest in Peace
WE LOVE YOU MAMA

Condolence Messages

  1. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of loss. May you find peace and comfort within each other and the friends and family that extend support your way.

  2. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

  3. Mellodie Howard-Powell

    Praying for you and your family at this difficult time. Lean to God's unchangin hands. Praying your strength in the Lord. God will see you through. Bless You

  4. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your loss. I pray that loving memories of your grandmother can bring some comfort during this time of grief. And knowing that there are others who care and are there for you can bring you peace of mind. In sympathy and prayer, Sisterly Marilyn

  5. Shannon Dixon Bushay

    Grandmother I love you more than life ..Rest My Angel Rest ,,,,,,,

  6. Chantal (your favorite) Dixon

    Grandmother, I can't began to tell you how much I LOVE YOU….I miss you so much. I am so glad that I was honored to have you as my Grandmother. RIH my beautiful Angel…

    Chantal

  7. Bishop Rex Waddell

    "es;Arise In thy splendor, thy light has come and the glory of the Lord shines all around you."es; First Lady Roslyn and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy so Missionary Sharon Mims and her entire family. Though we are greatly sadden by the passing of Sister May, we are greatly comforted with the knowledge that she is now healthy, fully restored and with our Lord! Please know that my prayers and those of the entire Church of the Living God family are with you at this time. Now, may the power of God strengthen you, the presence of God comfort you and the arms of God carry you through this difficult time. -Bishop Rex Waddell

  8. My prayers go out to the entire family and friends. May God comfort you, guide you, and keep you in this season like only he can!

  9. Jasmine (your favorite)

    Grandmother i love and miss you so much, this isnt a goodbye this is a see ya later. I will always remember and miss you. You know you 21 right???? lol i love and misssssss you so much. I am sad now that your gone but im at peace because your in a better place now. see you saturday !!

  10. Jerian Dixon-Evans

    Grandmother, I love and miss you very much. you have taught me so many important things about being a woman. To first Love God, take care of my children and to get a good education. I will always cherish the many wonderful memories that we shared. I am confidant that you are rejoicing in Heaven. Till we meet again.
    Love you!

  11. God thank you for blessing me with such a wonderful Mother. Mama I love and miss you so much!!

  12. Mama for months you had been waiting at the Gates of Heaven wondering when God was going to allow you to come through the gates. On Jan 4, 2014, God dispatched the Death Angel to open the gates for you. You are finally resting in the bossom of the Lord

  13. To my dear friend Sharon Mims and your entire family. I send my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss "es;but heaven's gain"es; of your mom Ms. May Dixon. You are in my prayers, find peace knowing that absent from the body is to be present with Lord. God only take the best. My God continue to bless and strengthen each of you.
    God Bless You!

  14. I've had the pleasure of working with Sharon Mims, Miss May's daughter, for the past 5 years. Sharon shared many stories of her love for her mother during this time. Knowing the type of woman Sharon is, is a direct reflection of the love she must have received from her mother and family. I am glad to call Sharon a friend and my heart goes out to her and her family at this time of loss.

  15. Sharon Mims I pray that the wings of faith will uphold you doing this time of great loss. May the spirit of God, who's within you, confirm that God is there to be your strength. Church of the Living God is praying for you! ~~~ Sharon Haynes

  16. Ms. Dixon was a wonderful person. She was so smart and witty ! I remember all the wisdom she shared with us all. She will be missed ! Love and blessing to her Family, of which I consider myself a member of. Smile

  17. Elsie Roddy-Westfall

    JUST BECAUSE
    Just because I am laying here in a new bed, just because it seems like 2am lifeless, my life, my spirit lives in you. I shall live forever. Just because you can't physically touch me that is why I can touch you in spirit which still lives. Just because I love you, you will always live in my heart and spirit. Just because Jesus loves us. Love You

  18. Jerian, I am just praying and asking for peace and comfort for you and your family. When my mom and sister passed, the most comforting words I received were to hold on to the BEST memories I had with each of them. I encourage you to do the same. In your darkest hour of grief, hold on to your BEST memory, and allow it/them to keep you lifted.

    Sisterly
    Soror Freelon

  19. Aunt May was truly a beautiful woman inside & out! I know I miss her cooking! I lived over her house as a kid and until she became ill I lived over there on Sundays & Holidays where I knew I was going to get some good food & love! Missing you dearly. R.I.P. Love ya!

  20. Evangelist Jeanette Wiley

    Sharon, it is with great sadness to hear of the passing of your beloved mother but my prayers of peace are with you and your family. The bible tells us that only our God is able to heal the broken heart and give you peace that will pass all understanding. John 14:1-3 reminds us "es;Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me, In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you so. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am you there ye may be also. God has come to take back what belong to him and took her to a prepared place, for a prepared person, to live out eternity with Him. God has left you with very precious memories to hold dearly in your heart. Our God is only a prayer away, awaiting to comfort you and your family at a moments notice. With much love and much prayer.

    Jeanette

  21. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to protect you and keep you during this time.

  22. In this hour of grief, I pray that you and your family find strength and comfort that comes from the most high! Whenever you feel weak or need strength, we are here for added support.
    Sisterly,
    Joyce Sparks

  23. To Soror. Dixon Evans and Family

    Our prayers are with you during this time of breavement. We know that your discomfort is your Grandmothers Gain. I say discomfort because she isn't lost, she is in Glory smiling down saying I am with my Father and everything is ALL-RIGHT. Not only that, but the Comforter is there with you also.

    Love ya,
    Soror. Waddles

  24. Jerian, my sincere condolences for you and your family. I pray that you all
    find peace in this time of need by leaning on Gods word. Try to focus on all the amazing memories and wisdom your grandmother shared with you. Sisterly yours…

  25. Soror Carolyn Dixon,

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Know that her suffering is over, and you will be together again one day.

  26. Leonard & Patricia Dixon

    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I Peter 5:7 tell us to, Cast all your cares upon him; for he careth for you. Mama May will be greatly missed. We love you and we are praying for the family. Find that secret place and rest in Him.

  27. My love for you is more than the life you gave me. MY children send thier love and blessing. We hope this message will be enough because I can never say what you mean to me. this from your loving son the bad one that love you with all his heart and soul.

  28. Dominick West-Kimmons

    Jerian, my Soror, my Sister, my friend, I send you peace and
    comfort through this storm for there is no more suffering and pain for our God knows what's best. Thank you for sharing your grandma with me through stories and lessons learned for those are the things you can hold on to until you meet again. God Bless you and your family!

  29. Shortie & Chantal,
    My love and symapthy to you and your families.

  30. Tiana Lee (Kennedi & Kendal)

    Grandmother,
    You were an exceptional lil lady…I thank you for all of the love and wisdom that you put into this family…that I now call my own…in my time of knowing you, I've learned that you were the glue that held everything and everyone together. Your sense of humor and all of that sass made you a joy to be around (I now know where Kennedi gets it from). I will be sure to be apart of keeping your tradition of being a close knit family alive. While it was so sad to see you transition, I feel at peace knowing that you are now in no more pain. Thank God for the precious memories and may you rest peacefully. We love you…and your legacy will continue.

    And to my family…I am praying for all of you daily…I love you all so much and I am here if you guys need anything. We will get through this time of pain and hurt together…one day at a time.

  31. My prayers and love go out to the Dixon family. Mrs May Dixon was a very kind and wonderful women who treated me like her own. She will truly be missed .

  32. Cheryl R. Anthony

    To the family of Mrs. May Dixon, You are in my thoughts and prayers, especially my friend Doris. Doris I watched how lovingly you cared for your Mother and made her last days her best days. Mom lived out her life surrounded by a loving and caring family.God continue to bless and keep you as you go through this difficult time.Matthew 5:4 states Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

  33. To Missy Sharon Mims, my sister in Christ-friend- traveling partner- co worker, the Henry family sends our heartfelt condolence for the homegoing of your mom May Dixon. I wish so much that I could be there with you!!!! 2 Co 1:3-4 says "es; Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God! I know you are there being an encourager and I pray these words encourage you! Love you and praying for you and the family.

  34. To family, I'm sending my sincere condolences to you ALL, my Jehovah have you all in his loving arms at this time of bereavement. And my you all keep the hope resurrection. Acts 24:15, I LOVE YOU Dorris ! pf

  35. Heidi and Todd Carter

    Carolyn and family- we are so sorry for your loss, but rejoice that your mother is out of pain. The stories you tell of your mother make me feel that we knew her incredible, resilient spirit. Prayers for you during this time.

  36. Doris, sitting hear just thinking of how well you took care of your mom; brings tears of joy. Doris all I can say is, "es;Job well done"es;. May the memories of your mom keep you and your family uplifted through this time. You and your family are in my prayers. Love your friend, Yolanda W.

  37. What a blessing it was to have met such a beautiful woman! I remember visiting her in East St.Louis for the first timeand me not wanting to leave. That's was my coffee buddy:) She will missed dearly by all that knew her. To the family I will continue to keep you lifted in prayer during this time! Love You Grandmother

  38. We are so sorry for your loss Carolyn and family. We love you

  39. To Sharon Mims and family

    To Sharon, the one who is so willingly used by God to serve, uplift, encourage, and pray for His people, I pray for God's

  40. Cont'd
    I pray for God's comfort to envelope you and His peace to rest upon your heart.
    As your Mother is laid to rest today, may you and your family know that she has gone the way that we all shall all go one day, and, she is with God. She is suffering no more.
    My prayers are with you during this time. I am also there with you in spirit. Be blessed today.

  41. To the Dixon Family,
    I don't care how long a person live, It is not long enough, because time indefinite is put into the heart of mankind (Ecclesiastes 3:11) We can look foward to the time describe in Revelation 21:4 states:………….and death will be no more,…………..

  42. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Mama how I miss you so much. We were blessed that God chose you as our mother. More blessed that God saw fit to allow you here with us for 96 years. Until we meet again . All my love Mama, your middle child…. Carolyn

  43. Tomorrow Marks 9 months that you went to be with Jesus. We met this past weekend as a memorial to your life. We all agree that you were something special to each one of us. We miss you beyond measure, but the Lord did bless you to be on earth for 96 full years. Love you so much, more than words can say

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