Cora S. Dixon Obituary (1921 - 2016)

Cora S. Dixon Passed away from this life into eternity on Saturday, June 04, 2016 at the Dimondale Nursing Center. Cora Evans Dixon, born on January 27, 1921 to Connor Evans (father) and Annie Mae Thompson (mother) in Lafayette, Alabama. Educated in Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee. In her journey she met and married Carl Dixon. He preceded her in death and there were no children from this union. Cora was employed by Michigan State University and after more than thirty five years of service she retired. She enjoyed her retirement by fishing, attending and working the bingo halls, traveling and bowling. She leaves behind her legal guardian Barbara Crowley from New Jersey and family son Roger Supporter. Thanks to the supporting family and friends: Demetrius and Wanda Jones and to the Jones Children; Stephanie, Carla, DeJuan, Gerald and Laila, she was known as Grandma Cora; to friends, Sherri and Fredda Tyler, as Auntie Cora; and to Peachies, Pennie, Mary Lou, her best girlfriend for life, Auntie Cora to Doris Outlaw and family. Special acknowledgement to the staff at Dimondale Nursing Center and McClaren Hospice staff for their love and care. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing chapel. Visitation taking place one hour prior to services. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com