Obituary for Magnolia Dixon (Reed)
Mrs. Magnolia Dixon or "Queenie" which she is affectionately called by some family members and close friends) was born to the union of Lawrence and Pearl Reed on February 26, 1919 in Arkabutla, Mississippi. She departed this life Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the age of 101 at the Ohio Living Swan Creek Nursing Facility.
Magnolia attended Melrose Grammar School. After successfully completing the eighth grade her mother enrolled her in Woodstock High School Training and Boarding School. This is where Magnolia acquired a love for reading, a passion for travel, an appreciation for the arts and music, the ability to speak distinctly and to use the correct pronunciation of words, table manners, social graces, etc. Some called her Queenie because she possessed these qualities. Our friend, Rev. Rubin Benjamin always commented that Mrs. Dixon was the only person that ever said his last name emphasizing each syllable.
At the end of 10th Grade, Magnolia returned home and entered Booker T. Washington High School where she became one of its proud graduates.
After graduation Magnolia began working at H.L. Green Five and Dime Store, where she met L. T. Dixon. They fell in love, got married and moved to Toledo to join other family members.
Magnolia accepted Christ at an early age was baptized at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Memphis. After moving to Toledo, Magnolia and L. T. joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. They lived happily for thirty-eight years until his sudden death on July 15, 1980. After L. T's death Magnolia became a charter member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Over the years, Magnolia had faithfully served with the Young Matrons, the Kitchen Committee, the Mother's Board, the Board of Christian Education and the Missionary Society.
Magnolia and L.T's niece, Quinters Jean Cohen applied for jobs with Toledo Public Schools. Both were hired. They were in the first group of Aides to be offered jobs as Titlel Reading Aides for the Toledo Public Schools. Magnolia, now in her late 60's, was immediately assigned to St. Ann and St. Martin de Porres, where she worked until retiring in 1993. It was a match made in heaven, she loved the staff and the children in both schools and they loved her.
Magnolia was an active member and Historian of "The Christian Culture Club". This club had been functioning for over 70 years Magnolia loved studying the Bible and fellowshipping with all the sisters. These ladies took turns hosting the meetings either in their homes or at a restaurant. Magnolia held most of her meetings in her home. Her table settings were elegant and each hostess had specialty dishes that they prepared. Everyone looked forward to Magnolia's fried chicken, fried corn, chicken and dumplings, apple pies and peach cobblers. Mrs. Mary J. Caldwell, Mrs. Bertha Peyton and Mrs. Bonnie Mitchum are the only members left of this club of grateful and gracious women. Due to the aging of its membership "The Christian Culture Club" discontinued its activities in 2018. The club may not be active, but all who attended its affairs will remember their motto PUSH which stands for "Pray Until Something Happens".
Magnolia and LT. had no children, but throughout their life they cared for and loved many nieces like Sheryl Smith, nephews Michael and Reginald Reed, god children Renee, Gwendolyn, Ingrid and Darien Haynes and kids next door like Mark, Vicky and Jennifer Truss, and around the city like Mardell Sims.
Magnolia was preceded in death by her parents, husband L. T. Dixon and brother Jewel Reed of Detroit, Ml.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Wilma Smith (John) Toledo; niece Sheryl Honchul (Keith) Athens, OH; nephew James Reed, Sr. (Zenobia), great nephew James Reed, Jr. Memphis; niece Angela Rawlings (Derak), great niece Zoe Rawlings Atlanta, GA; nephews Michael & Reginald Reed Detroit; niece Alesia Meyers, great nephew A'Dante, great nieces Candyce, Rachel Myers, Rachelle Myers- Brown Ypsilanti, Ml; Ypsilanti, Ml; great nephews John Calhoun (Ashley) Columbus, OH, Brendan Calhoun (Becky), and great grandnephew Jack Calhoun Toledo.
Extended family members William Stewart (Jera), Brianna, Jerrica, and Christian Stewart Toledo, OH, Cameron Stewart (Mary) Fairfield, OH; Sharon Newsom (Donald) Elyria, OH; Sandra Newsom (Louis), Sheila Crumbly; Jessie Dixon, Mary Patterson, Charles Cohen, Sr., Charles Cohen, Jr., Reba Young Toledo OH; Ralph Stewart (Linda) Ann Arbor, Ml.
Special family friends Rev. Rubin and Nancy Benjamin Novi, Ml; Jeanette Bradley, Frank and Jurniece McClain, Louie Richards, Dorothy Wormley, Julia Holt, George and Arleivie Thompson (Arleivie and her grandson Miles also referred to Magnolia as "Queenie") Toledo OH; Dorothy Ellis, Carolyn and Ralph Lewis Holland, OH; Dorothy Tarver Maumee, OH; Mother Hazel Carter, Lawrence and Wanda Carter Columbus, OH.
Magnolia leaves a host of other loving and devoted grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Due to the Pandemic and for the protection of our family members and friends, there will be no traditional funeral. There will be a viewing Friday December 4, 2020 from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M. at the House of Day Mortuary 2550 Nebraska Avenue. The House of Day will stream the viewing. A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Magnolia attended Melrose Grammar School. After successfully completing the eighth grade her mother enrolled her in Woodstock High School Training and Boarding School. This is where Magnolia acquired a love for reading, a passion for travel, an appreciation for the arts and music, the ability to speak distinctly and to use the correct pronunciation of words, table manners, social graces, etc. Some called her Queenie because she possessed these qualities. Our friend, Rev. Rubin Benjamin always commented that Mrs. Dixon was the only person that ever said his last name emphasizing each syllable.
At the end of 10th Grade, Magnolia returned home and entered Booker T. Washington High School where she became one of its proud graduates.
After graduation Magnolia began working at H.L. Green Five and Dime Store, where she met L. T. Dixon. They fell in love, got married and moved to Toledo to join other family members.
Magnolia accepted Christ at an early age was baptized at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Memphis. After moving to Toledo, Magnolia and L. T. joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. They lived happily for thirty-eight years until his sudden death on July 15, 1980. After L. T's death Magnolia became a charter member of United Missionary Baptist Church. Over the years, Magnolia had faithfully served with the Young Matrons, the Kitchen Committee, the Mother's Board, the Board of Christian Education and the Missionary Society.
Magnolia and L.T's niece, Quinters Jean Cohen applied for jobs with Toledo Public Schools. Both were hired. They were in the first group of Aides to be offered jobs as Titlel Reading Aides for the Toledo Public Schools. Magnolia, now in her late 60's, was immediately assigned to St. Ann and St. Martin de Porres, where she worked until retiring in 1993. It was a match made in heaven, she loved the staff and the children in both schools and they loved her.
Magnolia was an active member and Historian of "The Christian Culture Club". This club had been functioning for over 70 years Magnolia loved studying the Bible and fellowshipping with all the sisters. These ladies took turns hosting the meetings either in their homes or at a restaurant. Magnolia held most of her meetings in her home. Her table settings were elegant and each hostess had specialty dishes that they prepared. Everyone looked forward to Magnolia's fried chicken, fried corn, chicken and dumplings, apple pies and peach cobblers. Mrs. Mary J. Caldwell, Mrs. Bertha Peyton and Mrs. Bonnie Mitchum are the only members left of this club of grateful and gracious women. Due to the aging of its membership "The Christian Culture Club" discontinued its activities in 2018. The club may not be active, but all who attended its affairs will remember their motto PUSH which stands for "Pray Until Something Happens".
Magnolia and LT. had no children, but throughout their life they cared for and loved many nieces like Sheryl Smith, nephews Michael and Reginald Reed, god children Renee, Gwendolyn, Ingrid and Darien Haynes and kids next door like Mark, Vicky and Jennifer Truss, and around the city like Mardell Sims.
Magnolia was preceded in death by her parents, husband L. T. Dixon and brother Jewel Reed of Detroit, Ml.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Wilma Smith (John) Toledo; niece Sheryl Honchul (Keith) Athens, OH; nephew James Reed, Sr. (Zenobia), great nephew James Reed, Jr. Memphis; niece Angela Rawlings (Derak), great niece Zoe Rawlings Atlanta, GA; nephews Michael & Reginald Reed Detroit; niece Alesia Meyers, great nephew A'Dante, great nieces Candyce, Rachel Myers, Rachelle Myers- Brown Ypsilanti, Ml; Ypsilanti, Ml; great nephews John Calhoun (Ashley) Columbus, OH, Brendan Calhoun (Becky), and great grandnephew Jack Calhoun Toledo.
Extended family members William Stewart (Jera), Brianna, Jerrica, and Christian Stewart Toledo, OH, Cameron Stewart (Mary) Fairfield, OH; Sharon Newsom (Donald) Elyria, OH; Sandra Newsom (Louis), Sheila Crumbly; Jessie Dixon, Mary Patterson, Charles Cohen, Sr., Charles Cohen, Jr., Reba Young Toledo OH; Ralph Stewart (Linda) Ann Arbor, Ml.
Special family friends Rev. Rubin and Nancy Benjamin Novi, Ml; Jeanette Bradley, Frank and Jurniece McClain, Louie Richards, Dorothy Wormley, Julia Holt, George and Arleivie Thompson (Arleivie and her grandson Miles also referred to Magnolia as "Queenie") Toledo OH; Dorothy Ellis, Carolyn and Ralph Lewis Holland, OH; Dorothy Tarver Maumee, OH; Mother Hazel Carter, Lawrence and Wanda Carter Columbus, OH.
Magnolia leaves a host of other loving and devoted grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Due to the Pandemic and for the protection of our family members and friends, there will be no traditional funeral. There will be a viewing Friday December 4, 2020 from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M. at the House of Day Mortuary 2550 Nebraska Avenue. The House of Day will stream the viewing. A private burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.