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.
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