Carrie Dixon Obituary

A native of Morgan City, Mississippi and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 at Nottingham Regional Rehab. She was 68, a retired School Teacher. Visiting at Desselle Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Desselle Funeral Home, 225-383-8891.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2012.
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Lashunda ,I didn't know my dear teacher friend of many years at Nicholson Elementary has gone home to be with God. She is now an angel who watches over you and your family. I loved her and her friendship never waivered. May God keep you and bless you!

Linda Carter

November 20, 2012

LaShawnda,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A strong warrior is who she was and I know that the memories will comfort you. You were there when she needed you the most. I know that you will have to take one day at a time, but God is with you every hour, every second, every minute. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special angel watching over you.

~ Lee & Ruby Dixon

Lee Dixon

November 17, 2012

my prayers are with you and your family Tony

Elaine White-Scott

November 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God continue to comfort and bless you during this time of bereavement.

Kristel Perry

November 17, 2012

Daniels Family,
May God bless and grant you Peace. I met your love one during our teaching career and found her a pleasure to know.

With sympathy,
Brenda Carter

Brenda Carter

November 17, 2012

Aunt Carrie was an amazing woman. I remember friday nights hanging out with the family, she was a very fun person that enjoyed life. She is now apart of God's Heavenly bouquet. I will be praying for you all. Know that God only want the best and she was that. Wish I could be there, but there in spirit. God Bless.

Ruth Commenia-byrd

November 16, 2012

Dixon Family,

My prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Dixon and I have known one another in excess of 30 years and she has always been a fun and loving person. She will be missed by me and many others. I always enjoyed talking to her and I also enjoyed many laughs with her! She has a special place in my heart and I will always remember her.

Michelle

Michelle Handy-Williams

November 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice A Haney

November 15, 2012

Alvin & Angela Allen

November 15, 2012

Thank you Mrs.Dixon she was my favorite teacher in elementary school and the things she taught me I carried thoughout my life I will always love you

Maisha Brooks

November 15, 2012

To the family:
May God continue to bless, keep, and lift you up during your times of bereavement.

Shirley Comena

Shirley Comena

November 15, 2012

To the Dixon family you are in my prayers. A good person has left us

Diane Grim

November 15, 2012

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