Geraldean Dixon

Geraldean (Minatra) Dixon was born on October 4, 1938 in Rural Shade the second of four children to Robert and Maebelle Minatra. She departed this life on March 19, 2008 in Corsicana. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Nichols, Nick Nichols, Todd Nichols, Richie Holloway, Joe Marquez, and Keith Martin. Geraldean attended Mildred Schools where she was a cheerleader for the Mildred Eagles. She graduated with a huge class of twelve in May of 1957. On June 9Th of the same year she married her sweetheart Freddy Dixon. In 1959 they started their family that eventually grew to five children. As a teenager she sang with a band called the Long Trio where her father played fiddle. Their country music was broadcast live by K.A.N.D. radio from atop the State National Bank Building. They also played at local rodeo arenas and other venues. Although she did not perform in public after graduation her house was always filled with music and the sound of her sweet voice. Among her favorites were Eddie Arnold and Jim Reeves along with countless others. While predominately a homemaker who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, Geraldean owned and operated a dog grooming business for many years. Her home was always overflowing with children and pets of all kind. Her love and respect for animals was passed along to all her children who chose to share their own homes with four-legged friends of their own. She loved making the rounds of garage sales, flea markets, and antique shops looking for collectables and antique glassware. She had a quiet serenity about her but was known to be the proverbial mother bear when one of her cubs was in danger. Many a person caught a glimpse of "Wild Red" when her children were threatened. Her greatest joys in life however, were her grandchildren who were such a source of pride; just ask anyone she bragged to about them. In later years Geraldean was so happy to have her vision restored after surgeries so that she could once more read the novels she loved. Among her favorites was Author Dean Koontz. Her family will miss the glue that held them together, but cherish the memories of her and continue to live the lessons she taught. Greeting her in Heaven will be her parents, brother Robert "Punch" Minatra, son-in-law Tom Horn, grandsons Chris and Eric Horn, in-laws Thelbert Dixon and Opleta Bates, and sister-in-law Ruth Ann Johnson. Left behind to cherish her is her husband of 50 years Freddy Dixon; daughters Renee? (Roy) Bunch, Susan (Don) Williams, Karen (Leslie) Tackett; sons Rob (Cathy) Dixon and Jeff (Tammy) Dixon. Her grandchildren Chris Horn, Megan Williams, Ryan Dixon, Jeremy Williams, Holly Tackett, Haley Tackett, Emily Dixon, Debbie Taylor, Jeff Horn, and Larry Horn. Sisters Bessie Nichols and Eloise (Bill) Holder. Brothers-in-law Ruel (Becky) Dixon, Mark (Debbie) Dixon, and James (Betty) Duvall. Sisters-in-law Mary and Martha. Great aunts Hazel Holloway and Jewell Minatra. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins mourn her sweet good-bye. The family wish to thank Dr. Shafik and the staff at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village for making her final days comfortable.

Geraldean Dixon

October 3, 1938 - March 19, 2008