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Laura Mae <I>Thomas</I> Dixon

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Laura Mae Thomas Dixon

Birth
Arkabutla, Tate County, Mississippi, USA
Death
17 Aug 2017 (aged 89)
Joliet, Will County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Laura Mae Dixon, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She was the daughter of Lewis and Dubbie Thomas.

Laura was the Payroll Manager for Sears Roebuck & Co. as well as for Wallace Business Forms.

Her real passion was owning and operating Candy Cane Boutique, a dog grooming and boarding facility. She was a member of the Senatobia Church of Christ.

Laura was a 'one of a kind'. She learned at an early age, being the fifth child of nine children, how to work hard for herself and her family.

She was an amazing, kind-hearted, loving woman; She was a gifted seamstress; She loved to cook, can fruits and vegetables for her family to enjoy all year long. She was a good Christian woman and above all she loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Dixon; her son, Benny (Linda) Dixon; her grandchildren, Elaine Renee (Shannon) Brewer, Tomi Nora (Jaison) Lancaster and Tracy Lee (John) Hoyt; her great grandchildren, Kendyll Elaine Kagay, Britani Kayla Hoyt, Gina Kaitlyn Hoyt, Abigail Louise Brewer, Keaton Marie Lancaster, Avery Brooks Brewer and Alden Thomas Brewer; also her devoted caregiver, Kelle Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Dixon, her daughter, Elaine Dixon, her grandson, Bobby Lee Dixon (1986), her parents, Louis and Dubbie Thomas; and her 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Arrangements entrusted to the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, Joliet.

Interment: Bethesda Cemetery, Senatobia, Mississippi.
Laura Mae Dixon, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She was the daughter of Lewis and Dubbie Thomas.

Laura was the Payroll Manager for Sears Roebuck & Co. as well as for Wallace Business Forms.

Her real passion was owning and operating Candy Cane Boutique, a dog grooming and boarding facility. She was a member of the Senatobia Church of Christ.

Laura was a 'one of a kind'. She learned at an early age, being the fifth child of nine children, how to work hard for herself and her family.

She was an amazing, kind-hearted, loving woman; She was a gifted seamstress; She loved to cook, can fruits and vegetables for her family to enjoy all year long. She was a good Christian woman and above all she loved her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Dixon; her son, Benny (Linda) Dixon; her grandchildren, Elaine Renee (Shannon) Brewer, Tomi Nora (Jaison) Lancaster and Tracy Lee (John) Hoyt; her great grandchildren, Kendyll Elaine Kagay, Britani Kayla Hoyt, Gina Kaitlyn Hoyt, Abigail Louise Brewer, Keaton Marie Lancaster, Avery Brooks Brewer and Alden Thomas Brewer; also her devoted caregiver, Kelle Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Dixon, her daughter, Elaine Dixon, her grandson, Bobby Lee Dixon (1986), her parents, Louis and Dubbie Thomas; and her 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Arrangements entrusted to the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, Joliet.

Interment: Bethesda Cemetery, Senatobia, Mississippi.


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  • Created by: Diane
  • Added: Aug 19, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182567575/laura_mae-dixon: accessed ), memorial page for Laura Mae Thomas Dixon (7 May 1928–17 Aug 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182567575, citing Bethesda Cemetery, Senatobia, Tate County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Diane (contributor 46786200).