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Nelda JoAnn Dixon

June 7, 1950 October 20, 2024
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Obituary for Nelda JoAnn Dixon

Funeral services honoring the life of Nelda JoAnn Dixon will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Good Hope Baptist Church. Reverend Tinker Hillman and Jared Riley will officiate. Interment will follow in Good Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.

Pallbearers for the service will be Brandon Blackmon, Wyatt Marze, Havn Egan, Caden Blackmon, Warren Dixon, and Ayden Blackmon with Casey Blackmon and Scott Dixon as honorary pallbearer.

Visitation will be at Good Hope Baptist Church from 10:00AM until time of service.

Nelda JoAnn Dixon was born on June 7,1950 in Leesville, LA to James and Sudie Ila Strickland. She passed away on October 20, 2024, in New Orleans at the age of 74. A lifelong resident of Vernon Parish, JoAnn was devoted to her community and family. She was married to the love of her life, Cullen Dixon, for 59 years and 1 month.

JoAnn spent many years working at Leesville General Hospital and for Dr. T.C. Mong. She was known for her joyful spirit, love of fun, and her sense of humor. She delighted in dressing up and playing pranks on her family. Her family was her pride and joy, and she especially loved gathering for large meals and holiday celebrations. JoAnn also enjoyed playing the piano and singing with her family. One of her favorite past times was garage sale shopping, always on the lookout for special treasures.

Her devotion to her faith was evident through her active membership in Good Hope Baptist Church, where she played a significant role in Vacation Bible School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Marla Blackmon, sister, Ruby Addison, and brother, Micheal Strickland.

She is survived by her loving husband, Cullen Dixon;

children, Pete Dixon (Christy) of Anacoco, and Carla Egan (Todd) of Evans;

siblings, Martha Adams, Billy Strickland (Linda), Danny Strickland (Karen), Kenny Strickland (Kelli), and Libby Owen (Joseph);

grandchildren, Candi Marze (Jason) of Leesville, Brandon Blackmon of Anacoco, Casey Blackmon (Teresa) of Converse, Scott Dixon (Hope), Morgan Percival (Will) of Anacoco, Warren Dixon of Deridder, Shelby Riley (Jared) of Evans, Hannah Dowden (Trevor) of Leesville, and Havn Egan (Bailey) of Evans;

great grandchildren, Lezlea (Dudley), Wyatt, Ayden, Caden, Hailey, Taylor, Cullen, Evan, Ellie, Jessie, Hunter, Christa, Joshua, Samuel, Lynlee, Amelia, Hadleigh, Hoyt, Hart, and Gatlyn

great great granddaughter, Addilynn and a host of extended family and friends.


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Visitation

Wednesday

23

Oct

10:00 AM 10/23/2024 10:00:00 AM - 3:00 PM 10/23/2024 3:00:00 PM
Good Hope Baptist Church

774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403

Good Hope Baptist Church
774 Good Hope Road Anacoco 71403 LA
United States

Service

Wednesday

23

Oct

3:00 PM 10/23/2024 3:00:00 PM
Good Hope Baptist Church

774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403

Good Hope Baptist Church
774 Good Hope Road Anacoco 71403 LA
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

Good Hope Cemetery Final Resting Place

774 Good Hope Road
Anacoco, LA 71403

774 Good Hope Road Anacoco 71403 LA
United States
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