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Gwendolyn Dixon Obituary

DIXON Gwendolyn Ann Dixon departed this life on Saturday, December 25, 2010 by family with peace and grace. Wife of 46 years to John Dixon. Mother of John Oneal and Jermaine Dixon. Mother in law of Patricia and April Dixon. Grandmother of Danae, Dalin, Dahja, Dante, John, Joshua, and Jasmine. Daughter of the late Alfred and Estella Smith Palmer. Sister of Lois Sumner, Brenda ( Clarence Johnson), and John Wayne (Gay Ann Palmer). Sister in law of Jessie Swift, Marie Smith, Hazel, Barbara Nell, Eltray, Suzanne Dixon, Rosetta, Eartha Jean Palmer, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 63 years, a native and resident of Barataria, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Greater St. John Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Greater St. John Baptist Church, 2823 A Privateer Blvd., Barataria, La., on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Dr. Harold E. Clark, Sr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Bailey Cemetery-Barataria, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Climmos & Betty Trudeaux Jackson

December 30, 2010

Brenda, Lois & Family,
Our prayers are with you. Do what Psalm 121:1-2 state,"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He's only a prayer away!
Love,

LaDell & Ava Trudeaux Maples

December 30, 2010

John, Brenda, Lois, Wayne and Family,
Just a note to say...Within His house and in His arms, Gwen now resides. She will forever be comforted and at rest where eternal peace abides. Remember what
John 14:27 states..."Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you."
Much love & prayers,

December 30, 2010

i am sorry that i was not there i did not know anythig about it my heart goes out to the family she will be dearly missed and she was a very special person in everyone lifes she will b dearly missed god bless you

Kevin Calcagno

December 30, 2010

John please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife. I know she was the light of your life, however, she will never leave your soul and is only a thought away. May God bless the both of you.

December 30, 2010

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain: Rev. 21&4
God is blessing yall my prayers and Love is with yall always. I couldn't be there but my spirit is.
Love Aunt Hazel

December 30, 2010

Hello people this me Bash. I'm sorry I could not make it home . My heart goes out to yall and I'm praying for yall always. Tell uncle John I will be home the first chance I get. The family is asking for him always and I love u with all my heart......... Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Van Johnson Sr. and Family

The Creppel's

December 30, 2010

We pray that God be with you all in this difficult time. Thanks to God, there are many treasured memories. God bless you all.
Kenneth, Shelley & Ashley Creppel~.~

tammy whipple

December 30, 2010

oneal, im so sorry for your lost.. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...

December 30, 2010

My prays are with Gwen's family. Brenda I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May God's love and comfort sustain you in the days ahead. Oh, what joy rises in our souls as we realize that God's love and mercy are new every morning. Praise God that because Jesus lives in our hearts, we will be reunited with our love ones one the day of His glorious coming. Remembering you and your loved ones in my prayers. Althea Meyers Tavai (Poplarville, MS)

December 29, 2010

TO MY COUSINS SORRY IAM UNABLE TO be with you, You are in my thoughts and
prayers. Know that earth has no sorrow
that heaven cannot heal.
DOROTHY[SIS] STEWART McCaskill
Arlington,Tx

Frances Palmer-McCloud

December 29, 2010

Sorry I am unable to be with you, but you are in my prayers. I love you and may God continue to bless you.

Frances Palmer-Mcloud

December 29, 2010

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God continue to bless the Family. As always you are in my prayers.

Lillie Gilmore-Smith

December 29, 2010

Ms. Gwen may you rest in peace; you were such a beautiful person to work with at Alpha Superior. Ms. Brenda & Lois remember "that to be absent of this world is to be present with GOD.".

David and Barbara Williams

December 29, 2010

To God be the glory for all he has done. To the family , remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Just keep your hands in God's unchanging hands for He will never leave you nor forsake you.. We love you all.

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