Dr. Gloria A. Dixon

Gloria was born to the late Ellis Howard Dixon Sr. and Anne (Norman) Dixon in Athens, GA on July 19, 1928. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Medicine in Augusta. She worked as a pediatrician, both in private and public health practices, for over 40 years. Additionally, she served as a clinical instructor for family practice residents until the time of her retirement. She had a great passion for gardening, entertaining, and her Methodist faith.

Gloria was preceded in passing by Leo Ryan, her husband of 35 years and by Charles Yarborough, her husband of 21 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Anne M. Ryan (Robert Goldman); son, Ellis T. Ryan and granddaughter, Annelise Goldman.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 pm at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, GA.

A Memorial Service will follow on May 12th at 10:30 am at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Karl Wendorf Scholarship Fund in memory of Gloria. The address is: Karl Wendorf Scholarship Fund c/o Canterbury United Methodist Church 350 Overbrook Road Birmingham, AL 35213.

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