May Dixon

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