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Lynell Dixon Obituary

Lynell Marie Dixon died peacefully on April 7, 2019, at the age of 51. Lynell was born to Charlotte Wright Dixon and the late Royal C. Dixon, Jr. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is survived by her beloved mother Charlotte Wright Dixon, and siblings, brother Royal C. Dixon, III (Monique), Washington, LA and sister Linda Dixon Rigsby (Reginald), Madison, MS. Lynell is also survived by aunts Doris Wright Francois, MD, Weston, MA, Olevia Sylvia Watson (Robert) and Wilma Wright; great aunt Hazel Coleman; and uncles Donald Thomas(Madge), Montgomery, IL and Edward Dixon (Rhetta), San Antonio, TX; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Lynell graduated from Xavier University Preparatory High School and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana and Southern University at New Orleans. Lynell worked in the media industry and had a passion for animals, especially her doggie companions, Zsa Zsa and Hershey. Relatives, friends, staff of JoEllen Smith Living Center, Hearts of Hospice and Xavier University Preparatory High School are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Father Peter Weiss, S.S.J. officiating. Visitation is 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. Arrangements entrusted to D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 24 to Apr. 26, 2019.

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Peggy A. Armelin (Davis)

January 22, 2022

Charlotte, I was roaming through the newspaper and came across your daughter's obit. My heart-felt condolences to you and your family. I used to live on Monroe St. when we were children. I remember your family (Ms. Ethel) very well. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Nichelle Brown

July 28, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of this. I just learned of it today. Lynell was a great person and had a beautiful spirit. That's how I will always remember her. We went to XUP together. She was such a beautiful person. Rest on my prep sister. You are truly loved.
Nichelle C Brown

Marcel Higgins

May 18, 2019

I'm sooo sorry to hear that, my old friend, Lanell has passed away. I can remember that Lanell was full of life and possessed a spirit of extravagance. In everything that she did, she possessed life and added a wave of spice and power to it. Rest easy, my ole friend, as I'm sure that, even in heaven, you are sending the angels and seraphims into an uproar of praise as I can remember that you were quite the dancer. May you live on in the minds, hearts and spirit of EVERYONE that knew you as well as igniting a spirit of excellence and swagger upon a generation of souls. R.I.P. , from your Senior prom friend, Pastor Marcel Higgins

Andrea Thompson

May 4, 2019

To The Dixon Family,

May the peace and love of God comfort you.

Andrea and Brett Norton

Sarah Marshall

April 30, 2019

I would like to express my condolences to the Dixon family. May the love ❤ of those around you help you though this most difficult time.

April 28, 2019

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

Troy Monconduit

April 27, 2019

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Ms Dixon, Linda, and Roy. I hope and pray for spiritual healing. God Bless.

April 27, 2019

Please kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustains you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

Donna Shelly Robinson

April 27, 2019

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

My dear cousin is at PEACE- no worries no suffering. Lifting us all left on this earth in prayer.

Donna Marie -
Holy Spirit Please Comfort Us!

Consandra Christmas

April 26, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family. As you remember your loved one, the God of comfort and peace will give you strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you share. 2 Thessalonians 2:15,16

Olinda Lawrence

April 26, 2019

May GOD of all comfort grant the family the strength needed to deal with their grief during their process of healing.

XUP Class of '84 with sister Linda Dixon

Tracey Gasper

April 26, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. Class of 1984. Xavier prep. Classmate of sister Linda. Tracey Gasper.

Mary Shelly

April 26, 2019

Lynell was a beautiful woman (our Chaka Kahn ) .She lived her life . She finished the race . Lynell will be received in Paradise with a lot of Love and a permanent Peace . May the family finds strength in each other. God calls us home . Auntie Nudas( Hazel Coleman ) & Mame ( Mary Shelly & family )

April 25, 2019

To the family of Lynell,You have my sincere condolences. I will always remember the happy little girl playing when we all lived on Belfast Street. Rest in peace Lynell. To the family God will see you through the lost of your loved one.


Barbara M. Mack

Kathy Henry , JESLC

April 25, 2019

My condolences to the family.

Kathy Henry, JESLC

April 25, 2019

It was a pleasure to talk to Ms. Lynell daily we would talk about all the things she liked to do,and her work. I do miss her smile and laughing daily.My condolences to her family that was very supportive.

Shermette Bazley

April 25, 2019

Those special memories of you will always bring me a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again and play checkers just like we use to do. Even knowing we have only known each other for a short period of time, you became much more to me. The fact that you're no longer here will always bring me discomfort, but you will forever be in my heart until we meet again. Rest In Peace, Lynell

Sherida Jackson-Billizone

April 25, 2019

My big sister. I can remember going next door just to play in makeup and be all up under Lynell. Will truly be missed. Prayers for Auntie Charlotte, Linda, and Royal.

Candice Mitchell

April 25, 2019

I am going to miss my high school ride or die.. Lynell you were such a beautiful woman inside and out.. Many of years have passed since we were together but you never forget someone you called your sister.. Love you Nell and until we me again.. My condolences to the family..

Faye Bold,Activity Director

April 25, 2019

The residents and staff of Jo Ellen Smith Living Center will miss you dearly.Take your sweet rest in God's arms. Miss you my girl❤

Kay

April 25, 2019

May the family be comforted in knowing that those who passed in death God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes PSALMS 116:15

April 25, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Rhonda James-Lassere's

April 25, 2019

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Rhonda James-Lassere

April 25, 2019

Lynell, my cousin, my friend, You will be sadly missed. I still can't believe you are gone. I true fully know that you are in a better place. No more pain, no more suffering, no more doctor visits. I will miss hearing your voice on the telephone. Our jokes, laughing and conversation. You will always be present in my heart ❤. RIP♥Love you my cous.
To the family.
Let not your hearts be troubled.
Her number was called and gladly she answer. Yes, it does hurt.
You are in my prayers.
I pray God give you the strength, peace and sweet memories of Lynell's life.
One day at a time. God promise to always be with you and he will never leave you nor forsake you. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
May the peace of God which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus..
Now unto God and Our Father be Glory for ever and ever. AMEN!!!
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. AMEN!!!.

ALEXIS JOSEPH-KING

April 25, 2019

My deepest condolences to this family. I pray for GOD's Mercy and Grace on this family to have peace knowing that they beloved is no longer suffering and is in the arms of our Savior JESUS CHRIST. Amen

Rhea Joseph Dokes and Family

April 25, 2019

To Charlotte and Family:

I extend my sincerest condolences, prayers and love to each of you. Lynell is now resting in the Arms of Jesus Christ and Perfectly Healed.
May you be comforted and strengthened by the many precious and cherished memories.

Your RAM, Class of 1963 Classmate,

Charlene Scott

April 25, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to Linda Dixon Rigsby and family. All my love and Gods grace I wish for you

Nancy Clark

April 24, 2019

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Dixon family. Rest in eternal peace, Lynell.

Nancy Clark

April 24, 2019

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Dixon family. Rest in eternal peace, Lynell.

Donna Encalade

April 24, 2019

Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss. Lynell was a beautiful person. I remember our days at USL. My prayers are with you and your family. She has now entered into His Kingdom. God bless y'all. ♥

Delisha Boyd

April 24, 2019

Rest easy in God's arms Sis!! I will continue to pray for your soul and spirit. To the Dixon family, God will carry you through your grieving period until you are able to walk again.

Leila Solet

April 24, 2019

Lynell was my friend and I will miss her. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

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