Maye Dixon

Maye Harrell Dixon was born in Douglas, Georgia on June 27, 1927 to her parents, Priscilla and Thomas "Joe" Lollar. She was the third child born to this union, with two sisters, Johnnie Mae and Clara Dean, and three brothers, Thomas, Jr., George, and Henry "Buster". Maye received her formal education in the Georgia Public School District. She then furthered her education by attending South Georgia State College and Amarillo College in Amarillo, Texas. Maye received her associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and Special Education. While in Amarillo, Texas, Maye met and married R. C. Dixon. The two would share many wonderful moments together, and on January 22, 1945, she gave birth to the beautiful one and only child, Delores. Delores brought the couple great joy. In 1967, The family then moved from Amarillo, Texas to Denver, Colorado. With her degree in hand, by profession, Maye worked for the Denver Public School District as a Paraprofessional. She understood that there was a blessing in having a hand in teaching the next generation. The wisdom she would share would be priceless information for her students. Maye being a woman of faith, soon joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, once in Denver, where she was a devoted and faithful member. She was committed to the work of the Lord, and what she could find to do in the House of the Lord, she did it with all of her might. She was also quite the social butterfly; she enjoyed many social outings. Maye was a member of the Colorado Federated Women's Club, the Optimist Club, the Beehive Club, and the Delecta Danes Social and Charity Club and various other organizations in the Denver community. She also worked with Sharing and Caring Ministries. Maye enjoyed life itself to include her family, close friends, fishing and traveling. She was always on the go. Rather it would've been going on a road trip, cruise, and/or a shopping spree. Maye did it all, if not, she did everything her way. Maye being the excellent cook that she was hosted many parties and cookouts, never having an unsatisfied belly leaving her presence. Maye was an adamant Denver Bronco and Colorado Rockies fan. She enjoyed playing card games like, Tunk and Bidwiz and playing Dominos. To know her was to love her. Maye was preceded in death by her husband, R. C. Dixon; her parents, Thomas and Priscilla Lollar; her siblings, Johnnie Mae, Clara Dean, Thomas Lollar, Jr., and George Lollar; and her great grandchild, Denzell R. C. Quantrey Floyd. Maye Harrell Dixon was called home to glory on the evening of Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to mourn her passing but cherish her memory include her daughter, Delores Rich Williams; her brother Henry Harrell Jr "Buster"; her grandchildren, Robert (Lucette) Boston, III, Brigeda E. Rich; great-grandchildren, Donta Boston, Brejanae T. Floyd, Quarron D. Floyd, Brittnei T Floyd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 12/8/2016 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 12/9/2016 at 10:00 AM - Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church - 3301 Leyden Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 12/9/2016 at 1:30 PM - Fort Logan National Cemetery - 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO