Mrs Dorothy Jean Dixon

Dorothy Jean Dixon, 60, of Peoria passed away and answered God's call at 6 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was married to her pride and joy, Truman Dixon, for nine years. He survives her. Dorothy was born on April 6, 1955, in Peoria to the late Booker Sr. and Ruby (Allen) Blakes.Dorothy was known to all as "Bay Bay." She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and would always put them first. She was a God-fearing woman, who was a faithful member of Love Joy COGIC. She was also a Sunday school teacher. Dorothy loved to sing, bake and crochet. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Truman Dixon of Peoria; two sons, Johnny Jackson and Jermaine Jackson, both of Peoria; three daughters, Shelisa Jackson, Shirette (Haywood) Williams and Marcella Crooks, all of Peoria; seven brothers, Booker T. Blakes Jr., Terry L. (Tabitha) Hanson, Napoleon (Barbara) Hanson, Terence Blake of New York, Demetrius (Kecia) Randle, Gregory Rogers and Dwayne Williams; eight sisters, Linda (Michael) Davis of Georgia and Shelley A. Hanson, Rose (Clarence) Ellis, Angela Rutherford, Kimberlyn Blake, Freida Blake (Michael) Jones, Teresa Randle and Sylvette Randle, all of Peoria; a special cousin and friend, Gwendolyn Purnell, and stepmother, Martha Blake, both of Peoria; special son, Christopher (Kim) Thomas of Peoria; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother Ruby D. Hanson; father, Booker Blakes; stepfather, Henderson Hanson; both sets of grandparents; two sisters, Viola Blakes and Mary A. Hanson; five brothers, Roosevelt, Michael, Eddie G., Iza Ray Blakes and Bobby Dell Blakes; and two grandsons. Services will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 10 a.m., with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9 a.m., at New Morning Star M.B. Church. Pastor Otha Boyd Sr. will officiate. Pastor Cleveland Thomas will be host pastor. Dorothy will be laid to rest in the Parkview Cemetery. The family has entrusted T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their dear loved one, Ms. Dorothy. Online condolences can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Mrs Dorothy Jean Dixon

April 6, 1955 - April 27, 2015