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Mary Dixon Obituary

Mary Ila Dixon (Watson) Beaufort, SC Mary Ila Dixon passed away peacefully on July 15, 2009 at Duke University Hospital. She was born in Flint, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred Watson. She attended The Ford Foundation Schools in Greenfield Village Dearborn, Michigan. She earned a degree in Medical Technology from The School of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 1960. In 1961, she completed her residency at The Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Hollywood, CA. Mary did drug research work for Bristol-Meyers Labs, Wyeth Laboratories, and Merck & Co. She was president of her sorority Pi Beta Phi and was a fifty year alumni. Mary was active in the First Presbyterian Church TNT Circle and The Sea Island Garden Club. Mary was also a member of P.E.O. She was a Charter Member of Chapter W in Beaufort, and an active member of Chapter BJ in Cashiers, NC. She is survived by her husband, Keith Dixon; two daughters Susan (Kent) Kalmey of Louisville, Kentucky and Kendra (Scott) Seelhoff, of Dallas, Texas, and a son Mark (Andrea) Dixon of Beaufort, South Carolina. Mary is also survived by four grandchildren; Ryan and Andrew Kalmey of Louisville, Kentucky and Maya and Mitchell Dixon of Beaufort, South Carolina. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed in honor of Mary, to P.E.O. 16 Reeve Court, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 or Lowcountry AC of Pi Beta Phi, 9 Spring Knob, Beaufort, SC 29907.

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Published by The Island Packet from Jul. 18 to Jul. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Dixon

10 Entries

Bill Lyons

July 28, 2009

To my Cousin and friend, wonderful wife and Mother, you will always be in my thoughts and my prayers, with love, Bill Lyons

Mike and Karrie Kernen

July 21, 2009

Our family is keeping all of those who love Mary in our prayers.

I believe Mary, together with Keith, accomplished the greatest of all things....raising a God loving family filled with grace, honor and love.

Although it seems like Mary's passing is way too early. I believe God is congratulating her on a "job" well done.

The will of God does not take us where the grace of God does not follow.

Mike and Karrie Kernen

July 20, 2009

Mark and Andrea...Ba and Nona send their best.

David and Kim Anna

July 20, 2009

We thank God for Mary's life and impact on all of her family and friends.
Although it is sad to hear of Mary's passing, we know the hope of eternal life available in Jesus.

Blessings to all of Mary's friends and family...may His peace and comfort be on all of us. You are in our prayers.

Christine Beamer

July 20, 2009

Mary was my Grandpa Beamer's sister, his name was Mr.George Watson Beamer.I am so sorry I could not have gotten to KNOW Mary.... I see she was a veterinarian....she must have loved animals though it does not say that here somehow I will bet she did. I am a all species pet rescue in Fruitport MIchigan named CritterCafeRescue....obviously I love animals to be doing what I am doing and living with a home FULL of every pet you can imagine from abuse situations and surrenders within our community.Gosh I wished I could have known this person and am so saddened to have not been able to....though I am sure I met her as a child having stayed with Grandpa and Grandma Beamer, George and Evelyn most of my childhood years.
I hope the very best for the family....

Judy & Ed Kalmey

July 20, 2009

When we think of Mary, words like; loving, kind hearted, talented and gracious, come to mind. She was truly a wonderful woman and has left her mark in our lives. May all her family find peace in the wonderful memories she has left us with.

Judy & Ed Kalmey
(Susan's In-laws)

Frank & Barbara Tuckwiller

July 19, 2009

Dear Keith and Family, Mary was a lovely and kind person. We know that you have good memories of her. She will be missed by many.

July 18, 2009

The pastoral staff--Dr. Lunardini and Rev. Sanders--send the family our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. We know she was much loved by her friends in First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort. We will offer a special prayer for her at worship 7.19.09.

Kristen and Daniel Hatchett

July 18, 2009

Mark and Andrea are dear friends of ours from their Hudson days. We are saddened by their and your loss. Blessings and God's peace to your family!

Nancy Halverson

July 18, 2009

Mary was a very dear and close friend of mine for more than 30 years. I will miss her more than I can say. We certainly shared some really fun experiences from Hudson, Ohio to Sudbury, Mass, Gettysburg Pa, Vermont and "Amishville" Ohio...a mosr favorite stomping grounds. One of the best memories I have was at our initial introduction at a Questers meeting in Hudson. Along with two other friends, Marcia and Dottie, I began telling them about the Victorian Age in New Orleans where the streets were filled with all manner of refuse, causing a great unpleasant stench. When Queen Victoria toured that area, she held a little nosegay of fresh flowers to her nose, to block out the odor. It was called a Tussie Mussie. Mary looked at me with eyes widened, saying there was no such words as tussie mussie and the other 2 friends sided with her! Well, some months later I found an entire book devoted to Tussie Mussies. From that point on....she was known as Tussie. I know that she will be missed not only by her family but by everyone whose lives she touched. Nancy Halverson

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