Mary L. Dixie

Mary L. Dixie fell asleep in death May 19, 2026, at her residence in Findlay at 91 years young.

She was born April 2, 1935, to the late Wiley & Elizabeth (Lester) Samuel in Tifton Georgia and was an only child.

Mary married Curtis Dixie Jr. on March 3, 1951, and to this union, seven children were born. Mary and Curtis later divorced in 1975, and he proceeds her in death. Also proceeding her in death are sons Niles Eugene, Jeffry Lewis and Phillip Edward Sr, aunts, Alice Lester, and Louise Lester.

She leaves behind two sons: Curtis (Annette), Dixie III of Pickerington, Oh; Doran Dixie of Findlay, two daughters: Rochelle (Kenny) Dixie-Hall of Conyers, Ga; and Elizabeth Carnahan of Findlay, eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren.

Mary worked at Allied Automotive for 22 years and at RCA for 6 years. She was an avid reader of mystery books and was always expanding her knowledge and thinking, but her most cherished book was the Bible. Mary dedicated her life to Jehovah by being baptized on March 3, 1986, and she had been a faithful witness to her God until her death for 41 years, 5 of those 41 years she expanded her ministry as a regular pioneer, someone who devotes 90 hours or more in the ministry a month. She never was afraid to share her faith with family, friends and strangers giving encouragement of the hope the Bible has. Up to the very last moment before she could no longer speak, she still wanted to talk to others about the Bible’s hope. She was affectionately known in the congregation as “Mama Dixie.”

Some of the things that she loved were trees, elephants, flowers, good food, cooking, deep conversations, looking at the stars and her friends. She once said that she would have loved to become a marine biologist or a surgical nurse. Her favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him, and he will make your paths straight.”

We want to thank the many friends who came by with an encouraging word or a hug of support. We would also like to thank Bridge Hospice; India, Kristi, Ashley, and Megan for being such a comfort during this time.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 9355 OH – 12, Findlay. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Mary’s family.