Gloria Linda Dixon

1949 - 2025

Gloria Linda Dixon, age 76, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born on March 28, 1949, and her parents are Willie Mae Staples and the late Elmore Staples. She attended New Bethel Church of God of Prophecy in Tupelo, MS and stayed steadfast and resilient in her faith until the Lord called her to His eternal home. She loved to travel and made a positive impact on so many family and friends' lives.

She is survived by her mother, Willie Mae Staples of Tupelo, MS; sisters Dorothy Burt of Saltillo, Sue Hill of Tupelo, Carolyn Waller of Belden, and Nancy Cunningham (Tommy) of Saltillo; brother Eugene Staples of Saltillo, and a special brother Dimitri Marion (Teresa) of Bullard, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Elmore Staples; grandparents Jack Evans, Arvaria Evans, and Nancy Staples, and sis-in-law Hazel Staples.

Visitation will be held at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors on November 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Kingdom Worship Center, 2155 McCullough Blvd, Tupelo, MS. Burial will follow at Porter's Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.nljonesandsons.com or on Facebook at N.L. Jones Funeral Directors. "A Pillar of Strength in Time of Need."