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Faye Dixon Obituary
Born July 21, 1954, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Clifford E. Keffer, of Finksburg, and Faye V. Allen Keffer, who predeceased her in 2007. She was the companion of Richard Obriecht.
She was a 1972 graduate of Westminster High School. She earned a master's degree in early childhood education from Towson University. She was a teacher for 35 years in Carroll County Public Schools. She taught at Robert Moton, Mechanicsville and Sandymount elementary schools, until spending the last 30 years at Carrolltowne Elementary School.
She was a member of the National Education Association and a member of Sandy Mount United Methodist Church. She enjoyed music, teaching and playing piano, singing and traveling. She especially enjoyed her teaching and spending time with children.
Surviving, in addition to her father and companion, are children Jessie Dixon and Colin Dixon, both of Finksburg; a nephew, Kyle Miller, of Westminster; and a cousin, Shirley Bauer, of Baltimore.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster; and from 1 p.m. until the time of service, 2 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Mount United Methodist Church, 2101 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, with her pastor, the Rev. William Maisch, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Joe Herman Research Fund, c/o Marie Jo Corry, Department of Radiation Oncology, One Charles Center, Suite 223, 100 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.
Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.
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Marie Watson
May 30, 2012
I was so sorry to see this. My daughter Amanda had Mrs. Dixon in 1st grade at Carrolltowne. My prayers are with your family at this difficult time..
Marie Watson(Sykesville)
Loretta Widerman
May 29, 2012
To Jessie, Colin, Richard and Mr. Keffer,
My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Faye loved her family as I am sure you all loved her. She was an excellent teacher as I observed for over 15 years working directly with her. She became a dear friend over the years and I am going to miss her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Strozyk
May 27, 2012
I was so sorry to see this. Both of my daughters had the pleasure of having Mrs. Dixon as one of their first teachers at Carrolltowne. She taught my nieces and nephew, as well. Mrs Dixon was such a sweet, encouraging teacher to all of her students. She made a huge, positive impact on all of the children she taught. I remember her talking about her own children and how important her family was to her. Even after my daughters had moved on to another grade, they would still stop into her room to say "hi" to Mrs. Dixon, at Back to School Night". My sincere condolences to your family and to her Carrolltowne Elementary School family, as well. She will be missed and never forgotten by Kayleigh and Kelsey.
May 25, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
May 25, 2012
To Faye's family and to Rick, Bill and I were very sorry to hear about Faye's passing. She was a sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon&Bill Raitzyk
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