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Obituary For Fannie L. Dixon Caldwell

Ms. Fannie L. Dixon Caldwell, 66, of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 12:00 noon EST, Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Noble D. Williams, officiating. Interment will follow in Edmonds Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10-5 p.m. EST.

Ms. Fannie Louise Dixon Caldwell was born on June 1, 1956, to the late Thomas Dixon, Sr. and the late Mary Jackson Dixon. Fannie accepted Christ as her personal savior at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J. C. Cook. She set an excellent example for others, showing with grace and faith, her love and commitment to the church, its congregation, choir, praise team, musicians, and the Lord, until her death.

Fannie was a valued member of the community; she was a dynamic anointed pianist and minister of music for over 50 years. She started playing the piano at the age of 14 and continued to spread her gifts throughout the country. She traveled to different states to mentor and bless others with her talents. Some of the following states to mention, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and New Jersey. Some of her favorite songs to lead was “I Shall Wear a Crown,” “Great Coronation”, and “Jesus, Oh Precious King”. Her memory will be cherished in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her.

Fannie graduated from Central High School in 1974 and was a dedicated alumni. She was the “glue” that held them together through planning activities to show love and brought unity within her class.

Fannie served as an Administrative Assistant at Fort Benning, Georgia for 37 years. She loved serving the employees of civil service and other various responsibilities throughout her life to aid the military families and communities.

Fannie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Dixon, Sr. and Mary Jackson Dixon; one son, Shedrick Dixon; five brothers, Thomas Dixon, Jr., Joseph “Jay Bird” Dixon, Andy Dixon, Charlie Dixon and Walter Dixon and one sister, Willie Lee Jones.

Fannie leaves to celebrate and cherish her memories a loving son, Toby (Rita) Dixon of Columbus, Georgia, four beautiful daughters, Cicely Abron, Alicia Dixon and Moneka Dixon all of Phenix City, Alabama and Carmea Dixon of Atlanta, Georgia; 11 grandchildren, Jakeeyla Hayes of Atlanta, Georgia, Tobia Dixon, Jarvis Cliatt, Amari Dixon, M’Kiyah Conner, Jacobi Dixon, Keyierra Cliatt, Jakira Dixon, Ciniyah Abron and Trent Abron all of Phenix City, Alabama and Kyzmen Wood of Los Angeles, California; one great granddaughter, Tariya Johnson; four sisters, Julia M. Lawrence, Josephine Allen and Mable Dixon all of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dorothy Mayle of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Allen Dixon of Phenix City, Alabama, David L. Dixon of Fairburn, Georgia and Roy Dixon of El Paso, Texas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends whom she loved dearly and will be missed tremendously by all.

Guest Book

Heartfelt condolences as you go forth missing a loved one. Cherish your memories and continue to love one another Tommie AlfordBrown

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Ms. Fannie, you will be missed greatly by the Thomas, Nance and Gee families. You started every choir rehearsal with a Roll Tide and made me lead whatever song, despite my not wanting to! Lol! I love you Fannie! Play beautifully in heaven.

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To The Family Of Fannie Dixon Caldwell .Thoughts and Prayers With You All .Fannie will truly be missed . She had those Anointed Hands and knew how to play a Piano .Roll Tide Fannie R.I.P.

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To God be the Glory for all He has done. If the Lord Never Does Anything Else He's Already Done Enough. My friend Fannie rest on in musician heaven. Praying for the family. Sending hugs, prayers and love in the days to come, while you all are on this journey. 🙏🙏🙏

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👑 Fannie was an AMAZINGLY gifted musicians that made singing an absolute joy to be apart of. I will never forget the workshops and many concerts over the years. From New York back to Alabama,Fannie knew how to set a Church on fire. RIH Fannie. WE SHALL WEAR A GOLDEN CROWN 👑👑👑

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Our thoughts and prayers for the family of Fannie. We are praying for God's Peace and Comfort for all who knew and loved her! The Arnold Family

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I will always remember Fannie as the number one fan of Alabama football!! She kept us informed when they were playing play by plat. I met Fannie thru Gloria Freeman who was my co-worker at Fort Benning. We hit it off immediately. Fannie was a great person who truly loved her beautiful family. When we say each other it didn't matter where, I was always greeted with a big hug and a Roll Tide! I miss her already but know she is resting peacefully with our Lord. My condolences to the family and you can be proud of Fannie as she was such a joy to be around! Sincerely, Rhonda

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Lord where to begin. Fannie was one of a kind. She never met a stranger and always was encouraging to others. She always had a smile on her face. I know without a doubt she had Jesus in her heart and definitely a child of God. RIH sweet Fannie. You will be missed. Your cuz, Annie Jean.

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ROLL TIDE!

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I pray that God blesses Fannie's family and blankets them with love and peace. Heaven must have a choir like none we've ever heard, and now they have gained another songbird and musician to add to the number. Rest in heavenly peace my friend; you will be missed. I am not an Alabama fan, but in your honor Fannie, Roll Tide Roll! - Gloria J. Sanders

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Fannie, you will be so missed my many. I will forever cherish our friendship. Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to your family and friends. May God wrap His loving arms around you all during this sorrowful time. Faye Flynn Watson

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We r gonna miss you! Central High School class of 1974! We as classmates will never b the same. RIH Gwen Pitts

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Gloria and I share our condolences and prayer with the Fannie's family and close friends. I worked with Fannie for several years on Ft. Benning and had the pleasure of witnessing her positive spirit and grace. I will always remember her smile and dedication as a commensurate professional, and commitment to the mission and Soldiers that we served. We would have some memorable discussion about "Roll Tide!" and I admired her firm commitment to Alabama football. I also admired her firm commitment to goodness and God's light in all that she did to help others. Rest in Heaven our Friend.

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Praying that God gives you 'peace & comfort' that surpasses all understanding during this trying time. Fannie will be missed. Debra & Willie Phearson

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My prayers and condolences to the family! - Helen Washington

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R.I.P my friend To the Family may God Hold You peace Be with you All.

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My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with my fellow classmate Toby and the entire family of Ms. Fannie. She will be truly missed ( such a sweet God sent person) that could make a piano jump out the floor. Take your rest in the heavenly gates. Kesiue Lewis Reese & Family

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Oh Fannie! Take your rest. Fannie was the life of the party. ROLL TIDE! - Kirk and Yolanda Pitts

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"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal " Sending heartfelt condolences to the Dixon-Caldwell family. I am praying that God grants each of you strength, comfort and peace at this most difficult time. May God keep you in his care. Jacqueline Todd Willoughby

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Fannie was so full of life that's it's hard to imagine her gone. She will be greatly missed! I feel extremely blessed to have known her and to be able to call her friend! Play on, Sing on, Praise on Fannie! And Roll Tide! We love you and send our love and prayers to your family. John and Katrina Murdix

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Fannie, You will be dearly missed. Bertha Alexander

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Such a Beautiful Lady - Jasmine Reed

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LORD HAVE MERCY! FANNIE DONE GONE ON TO TELL THE ANGELS TO MAKE MORE ROOM!😇 😇 🌹🌹 TAKE YOUR REST FANNIE. BEULAH MAE HAWKINS AND FAMILY

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Sending my Prayers to the Family - The Harris Family

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WELL WELL WELL FANNIE DON'T WANT NOBODY TO HINDER ME!!! WHEW WHAT A TIME. PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY TAKE ALL THE TIME YOU NEED BABY 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. WHAT A TIME IT"S GONE BE. THE GREAT GET UP MORNING. JUST HOLDING TO MY FAITH!❤️❤️❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹🕊️🕊️

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Toby, Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help knowing that all our help comes from the Lord. Vera and Eric Woods.

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Fannie was such a sweet and generous woman. She carried herself with such GRACE and ELEGANCE. When Fannie walked into a room all eyes we'e on her. Fannie was a gifted piano player and singer. Her rich tone would put the church into a frenzy. The way she glided her fingers across those ivory keys. Truly, A REAL TALENT. Mary Sellers

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FANNIE TAKE YOUR REST! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SHALOM, FANNIE 🌹 Carmea, we are thinking of you. May the peace of God's love comfort you, give you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart. Our hearts sincerely goes out to you and your family. Ms. Pam Williams Solomon and Rickey Dewberry

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Take your rest Fannie. Isabelle Kelly

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👑I SHALL WEAR A CROWN👑 - Jenifer Hughes

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Sending prayers to the Family. Fannie was such a loving woman! - Elizabeth Pierce

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Condolences to Fannie's Family praying you all get peace and understanding during this time 🙏🙏

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Our family sends love, prayers, and condolences to the family of Fannie D. Caldwell. We met her when she was the musician for Spirit Filled Methodist Church. She was an awesome musician, singer, and choir director. We would run into each other sometimes on Fort Benning, as we would hugged, talked, and laughed about the good times. She always had a kind and sweet loving spirit. Rest on Sis. Fannie. May God continue to Bless and be with you all. With love and God's Blessings! Ronald and Glennie Thomas Family, Columbus, GA

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Heartfelt condolences and prayers for family members and friends! While we will miss her inspirational life, Fannie touched the lives of many and her legacy will live on! Hers was a life well-lived, Rest well my friend! Belinda White LaValle

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To the family, I just want to extend my deepest condolences. After you have done all you can do that's all you can do! Usually, I'm a war eagle fan. But, for Fannie..... ROLL TIDE!

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I sure will miss Fannie setting the church on fire! As she was a BEAST with her singing and piano playing. We will miss you Fannie, And one more thing ROLL TIDE!

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Praying for the Family!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Well Fannie, ROLL TIDE! - Elizabeth Hawkins

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Sending prayers and condolences to the Family. Fannie was such a loving and generous woman. Always had a smile on her face and did everything she could to contribute to anything that was going on. She sure could tear the church up with her infamous piano playing and singing!!!

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Our prayers and condolences are with you, the family. Fannie was a gifted women of God. She will truly be missed. May God comfort and keep you is our prayer. -Rev. Dr. George & Vivian McCulloh

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Sending my Condolences to your family. I will miss her football commentaries. We love you Fannie

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Sending prayers and condolences to the family of Fannie Dixion Caldwell. MARIE CALDWELL THOMAS & FAMILY

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My sincere condolences goes out to Alicia and family. I pray for God's comfort in the family. May your mom's precious soul rest in heavenly paradise. Yonnette Dukes

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SENDING MY PRAYERS MY CONDOLENCES AND MY LOVE TO THE FAMILY OF A SWEET CARING AND LOVING WOMAN OF GOD 🕊️FANNIE L DIXON CALDWELL🕊️ WHENEVER WE RAN INTO ONE ANOTHER, IT WAS ALWAYS THE SMILE FOR ME, AND THE HEY GAIL HOW YOU DOING (IN THAT SWEET FANNIE VOICE) THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF YOU WILL FOREVER BE ON THE KEY NOTES 🎶🎵 OF OUR HEARTS UNTIL WE SHALL HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN 🕊️ SWEET REST MY FRIEND 🕊️ THE CROWN 👑 THAT YOU LOVED TO SING ABOUT, IS NOW YOURS 👑 GOOD NIGHT SWEETNESS 🌹 FOREVER LOVE BY MANY🌹🙏🏾🕊️GAIL D (GRIGGS) POLLARD

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My condolences to the family. I enjoyed singing and directing with Fannie. We were together with Russell County CHORAL UNION and others. One of our favorite songs:We shall wear a crown.God Bless. Mary Belt

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My prayers goes out to the family of Fannie. I met Fannie even before we were in school together because my Aunt was her hair dresser. Fannie and I was in the band together and she she always kept me informed of activities for Central High Class of 1974. Fannie you will be truly missed. Clarence L. Edmond and Family.

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The best family reunion ever planned was by Fannie, I will never forget the fun that was had. Fannie, you will be truly missed. I am glad that you are a part of my family. Love you Sarah Thomas: Shelia, Barbara, Gloria, Fred, Cynthia, Connie, Alfred - WE LOVE YOU

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Sending my condolences and prayers to Alicia and the family may God comfort you all. QUARTTERIO STANDIFER

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Prayers for Alicia and the rest of her family. May God's comfort surround the entire family at this time. Winsome Culley.

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My condolences to the family rest well Fannie and Roll Tide!

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Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the family. We grew up in church activities and singing in Phenix City. Fannie always had a big smile. May your memories keep her light shining. Richard, Adrienne(Watson) and Kenneth Provitt

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My family and I send our heartfelt sincere condolences to the family of Fannie. Weve known Fannie and her family practically all of our lives. We lived and played together as children in the same neighborhood, attended the same church, was in Central Highschool band together and continued to remained close friends for years even after I left home and joined the Air Force. On Saturday's during football season, I could almost hear Fannie all the way in Virginia, hollering as the University of Alabama football team did something good on the football field. As I was texting a friend this past Thursday, I learned that Fannie was no longer with us. It kind of hit me like a sledge hammer as it did for all of us who knew Fannie. She was an outstanding musician, singer and could raise the roof off of any church when Fannie was singing and playing the piano. A lot of us didn't know that Fannie's health was like it was. I'm sure and confident that it was the way that Fannie didn't want us to know that her health wasn't as it should have been. Fannie didn't want us to fret over it. I'm sure that she wanted us to remember her as the happy person that she was. To Fannie's brothers, sister, children, grand children and close relatives, we all pray that the Lord give you all the strength to endure this great loss. This is a hard pill to swallow for all of us. Fannie has left an everlasting presence and legacy amongst all of us and she will never ever be forgotten. Ervin Littleton Virginia

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The Central High School Class of 1973 expresses our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the family and our prayers especially to Fannie's children. Fannie was a wonderful person. May she rest easy in grace and love.

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My prayers and condolences with the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!! She had a beautiful spirit,she did not mine playing that piano for you.I am very proud to have sing with her in the choir,she is already missed.Continue too keep the family in prayer 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!! Victoria Griffin. ❤️🌹

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My prayers and condolences with the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!! She had a beautiful spirit,she did not mine playing that piano for you.I am very proud to have sing with her in the choir,she is already missed.Continue too keep the family in prayer 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽!!! Victoria Griffin. ❤️🌹

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I was fortunate to work with Fannie for several years; she was always a bright spot in my day. No matter how bad things where she always made me smile. She will be remembered and missed.D

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You were always so sweet and cheerful. Godspeed to you and yours.

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Fannie was a wonderful, sweet and talented woman. She played the piano at Phillips Temple and we always had a good time. I am so thankful that she was apart of our family as well. She will be dearly missed - especially her hugs and kisses. Rest well cousin. ~ Nicole and Justin Thomas (Columbus, GA)

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Prayers of comfort and love are released to overtake you all during this time and the days to come. Ms Fannie was a SWEET and CARING lady that always had kind words to say to me every time we saw each other. May God continue to strengthen you all. Trina M. Jackson

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The Central High School Class of 1974 is saddened to hear of Fannie's passing, but rejoice that she is healed. Fannie was a vital part of our class and she will be missed. Our prayers to her family and friends during this time.

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Deepest condolences, Linda Smith

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My heart goes out to the family. She will be missed. I first met Miss Fannie when she use to play the piano for New Central Baptist. She was warm, friendly and very gifted. May God guide you through this time and ease your sorrow with special memories you've shared. Sister Sharmane Whitaker & family

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Our Prayers of comfort go out to the family during this hour of bereavement. Mommy and I want to say Thank You for allowing Fannie to be a part of our family as well. We will miss her dearly. God Bless You Family.-Alice & Joyce Patterson

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Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Dixon family Pinkie Kelly Echols

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May God comfort you all during this time of bereavement. -Bishop W.G. Perkins and Family

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Prayers of comfort for the family during this time of bereavement.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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