Mary Frances Dixon

Mary Frances Dixon obituary, Adrian, MI

Mary Frances Dixon

Mary Dixon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Jan. 14, 2025.

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Mary Frances Dixon, age 65, passed away January 12, 2025. She was born November 13, 1959 in Shelbyville, IN, to Clarence Dixon and Naomi (Strickler) Dixon. Mary attended Clinton High School and graduated from Adrian High School. She worked at various restaurants which included the Bauer Manor and also several factories which included Fayette Tubular. She was a loving mother and homemaker for many years. Mary is survived by her spouse, Chester Read; her children, Micah Shaw, Moriah (Randy) Shaw-Brayman, Lana Anderson and Sara Anderson; many grandchildren, one great granddaughter; many close nieces and nephews; her siblings, Ernie (Diane) Dixon, Darryl Dixon and Darlene (Kevin) Ruskowsky. She was preceded in death by her children's father, Scott "Scotty" Shaw; one daughter, Farica Anderson Bertram; one sister, Lavonne Dixon White and both parents. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2025, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Viewing & Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI. A luncheon will follow the funeral service on Thursday at the Durkee-Seager Onsted American Legion Post 550, 333 Connor St, Onsted, MI 49265. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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