Sister Annie Bellamy

Obituary For Sister Annie Bellamy

Celebrating Sister Annie Bellamy Memory

A Time to Be Born

Annie Lois Dix, known as “Jean” to close family and friends, was born on August 18, 1943, in Hartford, Alabama, to the late Lucious and Hattie (Copeland) Dix. She was the fifth of thirteen children born to this union.

A Time to Learn

Annie Lois received her formal education at Rosenwald Senior High School in Panama City, Florida, where she graduated as the salutatorian of the Class of 1961. She continued her education at Rosenwald Junior College, earning an Associate of Arts degree. She later obtained her paraprofessional license, which led to a rewarding career in education spanning over 30 years.

A Time to Live

Annie Lois lived in Hartford, Alabama until the age of three, when her family relocated to Panama City, Florida. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, the late Thomas Bellamy, on July 9, 1966. Their union lasted over fifty-five years and was blessed with two children. Throughout her life, Annie lived in Alabama, Florida, New York, Kansas, and eventually settled in Valdosta, Georgia with her husband. Her passion for teaching began early, as she helped educate her younger siblings. She served as an educator in the Lowndes County School System for over three decades, working at Pine Grove Elementary and Moulton Branch Elementary. Annie loved sewing, crocheting, gardening, baking her famous holiday cookies, and studying God’s word.

Christian Experience Annie accepted Christ at a young age at St. John Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. After marrying, she and her husband moved to Kansas and later returned to Florida. When her husband was stationed at Moody Air Force Base, the family relocated to Valdosta. In August 1984, Annie united with New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for over forty years. Her roles included church secretary, Sunday School teacher, member of the Women’s Mission, choir member, and Deaconess. She helped form the church’s first Youth Choir and was always willing to serve the Lord with joy and dedication.

A Time to Rest

Annie Lois (Jean) transitioned from earthly labor to eternal reward in the early morning hours of July 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Lucious Dix; her beloved husband, Thomas Bellamy; four sisters: Rose Marie Roger, Geraldine Dix, Earnestine Dix, and Gloria Oliver; and three brothers: Paul Dix, Johnny Earl Dix, and Ronald Ray Dix.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Two loving children: Michelle (Alvin) Brandon of Florida, and Reginald (Deja) Bellamy of Tampa, Florida

A devoted grandson: Serion Bellamy of Tampa, Florida

Four sisters: Bertha Dix of Panama City, Florida; Betty Lightfoot of Los Angeles, California; Deborah Pierce (Louis) of Cocoa Beach, Florida; and Kathy Cooper (David) of Texarkana, Texas •

One brother: Billy (Sharon) Dix of Tampa, Florida •

Two sisters-in-law: Bivan Dix of Palm Bay, Florida, and Mary Bellamy of Tampa,

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

A celebration of life for Sister Annie Bellamy will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 10:00 A.M. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Rev. George W. Blunt is the pastor and will be officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. The dress attire will be purple and gray.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, July 25 from 2:00 P. M. til 7:00 P. M.

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