Yvonne Deloris “Tootie” Dixon was born on April 6, 1935 in Montgomery Pennsylvania to Cleo Andrews, Sr. and Grace Norean (Day) Andrews. She died on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Collinsville, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years. Tootie was raised and educated in Hughesville, Pennsylvania and graduated with the Hughesville High School Class of 1953. She was married on August 30, 1956 in Muncy, Pennsylvania to Ronald Lee Dixon, Sr. Tootie spent most of her working life in the home raising her children, but had many side jobs such as painting murals and windows for various businesses. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in Owasso for over 22 years. In her spare time Tootie enjoyed a variety of past times such as painting, pyrography, crocheting, and roller skating.
Those she leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Husband of over 64 years;
Ronald Dixon, Sr., of Collinsville
2 Children;
Ronald Dixon, Jr., of Tulsa
Norean Jennings and husband Don, of Collinsville
3 Grandchildren;
Nichole, Natalie, and Narissa
Brother;
Cleo Andrews, Jr.
Sister;
Bernadine Bell
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Grace, 2 brothers, Richard and Don, 2 sisters, Ellen and Cookie, and her son, Mark.
Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2020 at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service.
