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Gladys Dixon Obituary
Rochester: August 15, 2008. She is survived by her sisters, Mallil Dixon, Caroline Bellamy and Debra Charles; brothers, Rev. Paul (Brenda) Dixon Jr. and Deacon Dan (Shirley) Dixon; adopted children, Kenya, Markieta, Paula and Alaysia; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends may call Thursday 4-6 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, 109 West Avenue. Funeral Service and Interment in Clearwater, Florida.
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for Gladys Dixon
Essie R. Stewart
August 24, 2008
My Condolences To The Dixon Family. Gladys family and my family goes way back to georgia. Gladys was a sweet and loving person. One sunday after church she came to my house we had just finished eating dinner and when she walked in she said do i smell collard greens i said yes she said i am going to eat some greens today i said you are welcome get a plate so she did she really enjoyed the food chicken & dressing corn bread and potato salad and cake.Gladys family and my family used to have cook out and fish fry when they lived here in Rochester. Gladys mom and i would call each other until she passed.Gladys came to our family reunion last year.Gladys you will be missed by all of the family. may God Bless the Dixon Family we love you all.
Essie R. Stewart
August 24, 2008
My Condolences To The Dixon Family. Gladys family and my family goes way back to georgia. Gladys was a sweet and loving person. One sunday after church she came to my house we had just finished eating dinner and when she walked in she said do i smell collard greens i said yes she said i am going to eat some greens today i said you are welcome get a plate so she did she really enjoyed the food chicken & dressing corn bread and potato salad and cake.Gladys family and my family used to have cook out and fish fry when they lived here in Rochester. Gladys mom and i would call each other until she passed.Gladys came to our family reunion last year.Gladys you will be missed by all of the family. may God Bless the Dixon Family we love you all.
Rukiya (Victoria) Isoke
August 23, 2008
As a prior member of Zion Hill, I always admired Gladys. Her walk with Jesus, her talk, her style (especially the hair.) I would like to leave you with my expression of sympathy during this time.
The stairway to Heaven
Leads us to our Lord
Where we will meet Him
And receive our reward
Heaven has no place
For suffering and pain
Those who suffer
Are the ones that remain
Have no sorrow
For those in Heaven above
As we all know
They're happy and loved
The sympathy goes
To those who remain
Those who lost someone
Will feel much pain
I’m so sorry
About your loss
Stay focused on Jesus
And look to the cross
I asked the Lord
To comfort you
And give you strength
To help you through
Vera Richardson
August 23, 2008
To The Dixon family,
I am truly sadden by the passing of my Dear Friend Gladys. We shared so many memories that including fishing, eating crabs, playing cards, my children, camping, celebrating our birthdays which were three weeks apart, our last trip together to Los Angeles, CA (March 2007) and our many discussion about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She rejoiced with me during the good times and offered words of encouagement during my trials.
I know that she is smiling and dancing in heaven. I love her and she will be missed by me and my immediate and extended family.
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Kim Sealy (Crawford)
August 22, 2008
To Gladys' family,
I am sorry for your loss. Gladys was a faithful champion for Christ. She made a powerful, positive impact on me. She was caring, generous, forgiving, and fun. I met Gladys 12 years ago through a co-worker when I moved to Rochester. I was a patron of hers off and on throughout the years. I would try different hairdressers and then eventually make my way back to Gladys. She welcomed me back with open arms each time. Over the years, Gladys and I became friends. We shared special moments together in her shop. We would sometimes go out to eat and celebrate each other's birthdays. She invited me and my children (Mikaela and Michael) to the birthday parties of her great-nieces and nephews and they would come to my children's birthday parties. She also took good care of my daughter's (Mikaela) hair. My children called her Auntie Gladys. If she had not seen me in a while, she would call me, as friends do, just to check on me and tell me that she missed me. When I needed day care for my children, she connected me with one of her friends, Faye Belches, who took very good care of my children until she moved to Mississippi. Precious babysat my children sometimes too. I have lots of good memories of Gladys, especially the times spent in her shop talking, praying, and listening to gospel music or sermons. She was so happy for me when I called to tell her that Leonard and I got married. I'm already missing her smile, her hugs, her laughter, her love for me and my children, her friendship, and her encouraging words.......
I pray that everyone who misses Gladys will remember what Jesus promised in John 14:18 and John 14:23-31 - I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you...
Our lives have been blessed by her sweet spirit.
Kim
cynthia johnson
August 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Theresa St.Clair
August 21, 2008
To the Dixon Family,
I can't imagine the feelings you all must share at this time with the loss of a special part of your family. Just know, that our prayers are with you all at this time. My heart was truly saddened to hear of the passing of a good friend. We shared many good childhood memories together, and I'll always remember her sweet smile. We loved her, but God loves her more. Be Blessed, and love each other daily, because tomorrow is not promised.
Connie Johnson St. Clair
Jacksonville, Florida
Linda & Rita Barnes
August 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Theresa Asberry
August 21, 2008
It was a pleasure knowing Gladys. I've been knowing her since High school and she never changed. She was truly a warm and loving person and really loved the Lord. I will miss her and her beautiful smile and up-beat personality. I am praying that the Lord will comfort the family during this time of their great loss. And may they find peace and understanding that GOD knows best and he has it all under control. Love you Gladys.
August 21, 2008
To the Dixon Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences. Gladys will be missed
by many who knew and loved her. The Sanders’s Girls (Joy, Dianna,
DeeDee, Darlene & Marian) were patrons of hers for many years. She
will live in our hearts until we see her again on the other side.
The Sanders Family, Rochester NY
Jena Smith
August 21, 2008
I have such warm memories of Miss Gladys. We shared many good times and a lot of laughs at the salon. Gladys knew how to have a good time and above all she loved the Lord. My prayers are with the family especially England.
Rev. Benjamin & Mrs Ella Harris
August 21, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Barbara Johnson
August 21, 2008
To the Dixon Family: May the peace of God be with you all during this time of bereavement. When your family is in pain our family experience the same pain. We grew up together and are family to the end. What a joy to know that we all love Gladys so dearly but our good God loves her most and can never make a mistake. We will always keep each and everyone of you close to our hearts. Lets remember Gladys for her cheerful spirit that flowed through her to each of us and that beautiful smile only the Angels of God could appreciate more. Be encouraged. Love. Barbara Johnson and Family. Connie, Bubba, Jean, Don, Lydia all of us to you in Jesus name.
Pauline Tillman Massey
August 21, 2008
My sincere condolences to the Dixon family. Gladys was one of the first persons i met when i moved to Rochester in 1991. Gladys brought it real there was nothing phony about her. She was a positive person and loved to encourage. Most of all she Loved the Lord. Thank you Gladys for the friendship shared, the breaking of bread moments, and being the best hairdresser I ever had while living in Rochester. Love Always, Pauline Tillman Massey & Family (Newport News, Va.)
Linda Clark Lewis
August 20, 2008
To all of those who love and have enjoyed the blessings of Gladys in their lives- I am sincerely saddened by her passing. I know my God sits high and looks low, so I know He has our fragile hearts in His hands. We will miss her but are exceedingly glad that our Lord has called His servant home.
Charlaine & Robert Anderson
August 20, 2008
To the Dixon family .....my heart is sad and heavy with the passing of my dear friend and sister.
she was such a wonderful wonderful person and I will miss her dearly.
Whenever I came come for a vist, I could call her at anytime and she would make room on her calendar to do my hair and give me the royal treatment.
when my husband an I came home each year, before we left, we would have a large gathering and Gyayds was at each and every one because she was part of our extended family.
Always, a kind word for everyone, full of wisdom and was not ashamed of our Lord and Saviour. She shared the GOOD NEWS with everyone that listened and I know she is resting in God's kindom.....getting ready to do some hair.
Be strong, stay prayful.
Lisa Devine-Scott
August 20, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes to Ms. Gladys' family. She will be missed. I was a patron of hers for seven years. We argued often but I always returned for her services.
Renee Breedlove-Burno
August 20, 2008
My Sincerest condolences to the Dixon family, Gladys was a long time friend of my family, and she was also my hairstylist when I lived in Rochester. Gladys you will be sincerely missed by many.
Minister: Yvonne Wilson
August 20, 2008
To God be all the glory... for he took His little girl home to be at rest, no more tear, no more pain, no more sorrow... and I'm sure my sister in Christ Jesus is resting and giving God praise... so let us try to meet her on the LORD's Day by getting ourselves ready when our time comes... Love Ya, Gladys and I will miss you, but I plan on seeing you again one day... God speed and Good Journey...
Al Barrett
August 20, 2008
Gladys was one of the first persons that I met when I moved here almost 20 years ago. And every time since then, she always had a hug and a smile for me. So, my sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends who have experienced her great friendship. And fairwell to her as she take her voyage to be with our lord and savior ( JESUS CHRIST).
Thank to God for blessing us with her presence
Cassandra Jones
August 20, 2008
To the Dixon Family,
My condolences go out to you. Glady's was a sweet and loving person. Always with kind words of wisdom. Take care and may God Bless you and keep you.
Rita Tucker Rivera
August 20, 2008
To the family...
God bless you at this difficult time. However, there is one thing I knew about Gladys.........SHE LOVED JESUS!!!
Sheila Graham-Reed
August 20, 2008
Dixon Family-
Please except my sincere condolences. May our God continue to bless each and every one of you during this difficult time.
carol tucker
August 20, 2008
what a deep lost to this world.
...
gladys, a friend in the beginning
a friend through and a friend always.
...
gonna miss that smile that made you
shiver when.ever she extended it on you.
...
to the
dixon family... i'm crying along with
you and happy also because i know that gladys is on her way to meet the one who sits on the throne and
who is blessing her flight.
...
love u gladys always
Nora Rowland
August 20, 2008
To Gladys' Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the passing of Gladys. She was a wonderful person and was the best hairdresser I've ever had. I loved her very much. She will be truly missed by the Rowland family, Nora, Mom Mary, Angelina and Sienna Rowland.
Chyrel McClain
August 19, 2008
To Gladys' Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your sister, aunt, and friend. I was a patron of Gladys' for the last ten years and she will be missed greatly. I know Gladys found Jesus as she always took time to try to enlighten me on what the Bible taught.
On the lighter side, she took real good care of my hair...she'll be missed.
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