Donna Jean Dixon

Donna Jean Dixon (1954 – 2025) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donna Jean Dixon, age 70, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose intelligence, kindness, and dedication touched the lives of all who knew her. Born on September 5,1954, Donna grew up in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1972, where she began her lifelong pursuit of knowledge and excellence. Donna was driven by her desire to help others as well as her strong work ethic which led to her earning various degrees and many certifications. For the past 38 years, Donna worked for ARA/ARAMARK in various venues, including Veterans Stadium, Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center and many others. Later, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and became a Registered Nurse (RN). In addition, she held certifications and licenses as a real estate agent, notary, blackjack dealer, and nurse. Donna was not only focused on her career but also devoted much of her time to community service. She volunteered as a committee person, coordinated events for Habitat for Humanity, and worked tirelessly with people suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury. Donna was a loving wife to Jack Dixon and a dedicated mother who raised her two children, Kristin Franklin and Michael Kane, on her own with unwavering strength, resilience, and love. Her children were her pride and joy, and she made countless sacrifices to ensure they had a bright future. She also cherished her role as a grandmother, deeply involved in the lives of her grandchildren and always there with love, guidance, and warmth. Donna was also a devoted caretaker, lovingly caring for her sister, Gail McKnight, and offering her unwavering support She was a pillar of strength for her family and an inspiring example of what it means to love and care for others. She is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Dixon, her children, Kristin Franklin (Patrick) and Michael Kane (Dahianna), her stepchildren Tracy Dixon (Gary), Craig Dixon (Sherry) and Diane Dixon, her cherished grandchildren, Madison and Danielle Rooney, Seamus, Ethan, and Connor Kane, Brandyn Franklin (Brianna), Ryan and Calum Moran and Zoe and Zaylee Dixon. Donna will also be dearly missed by her sister, Gail McKnight, as well as many other family members, friends, and colleagues who were touched by her warmth and generosity. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Jean and John McKnight Sr., and her brother, John (Jack) McKnight. A Life Celebration will be held at Beck-Givnish Life Celebration Home, located at 7400 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA, on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A second calling period will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, allowing friends and family to gather and honor Donna's remarkable life and legacy. Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Donna's memory to Beechwood NeuroRehab. To make a donation to Beechwood NeuroRehab, you can go online or make a check payable to Woods Services, Inc, and write, "In Memory of Donna Dixon" on the memo line or a separate note included with the check. Mail checks to: Woods Servies, Inc. P.O. Box 36 Langhorne, PA 19047 Or donate online at: www.woodsservicespa.org Select the "Donate Now" button Click the box next to "This gift is in memory or in honor of" Donna's legacy of love, wisdom, and dedication will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donna, please visit our floral store.