Jeanne C. Campbell Dixon

Jeanne C. Dixon, lovingly referred to as Mimaw, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2011. Jeanne was a beloved wife, a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and a faithful friend to all she met. You could never find a more modest, selfless individual and she would be embarrassed by any attention or praise that we might bestow upon her here. But all who really knew her can attest that her road to heaven was paved with good deeds and kindness beyond description. She was generous, caring, compassionate, and helped many friends and loved ones through difficult times known only to them.

Jeanne was born in New York City on November 21, 1920 to Louise G. and John G. Campbell. She was a graduate of Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas and went on to a teaching career before starting her own family. She was a very humble servant who put faith and family above all else. Her spirituality led her to serve the Lord in many ways, but she particularly enjoyed her time with the women of Westminster Presbyterian Church. For many years she lead their Bible study group with interesting, thought provoking and well researched programs. Helping the disadvantaged was also near and dear to her; she often lent her time and talents to the Leon Springs community as a volunteer teacher, assisting those preschoolers who were struggling with English as a second language. As an Octogenarian, she co-authored a marvelous book about the Settlement of Leon Springs which received many accolades and prestigious awards.

Most people can only hope to find true love once in their lifetime, but Jeanne was one of the fortunate ones to have found it twice. Her beloved first husband and Kiki’s father, Joseph J. Mitchell, was killed in action in the closing months of World War II while serving with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre. She later met and married the other love of her life, Ballard (Dick) F. Dixon, Jr., a USMC veteran of WWII and Korea. Together they raised a family and shared 42 wonderful years before his death in 1997. She is also preceded in death by her loving parents Nannie and Dot and her brother Garnet S. Campbell. She is survived by her children; Karen Fuller and husband Craig, Kiki Wheelock and husband Russell, Lisa Ellington, Scott Dixon and wife Gene Ann, Duncan Dixon and wife Kathi, and Craig Dixon and wife Joan, grandchildren; Justin and wife Martha, Aubrilyn , Cameron, Keely, Keith, Afton and Ian, and great-grandchildren; Helena and Sofia.

A note she wrote just before her death said, “Dear, dear ones, my love for all of you is everlasting to everlasting. How could I have been so blessed? To live in the hearts of those we have left behind, is not to die.” That is vintage Jeanne.

We will all miss her dearly, but we can take comfort in one of her favorite Bible verses; Thessalonians 4:13-14

13 And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. Until we meet again, our beloved Mimaw.

Jeanne will be interred in a private service at Ft. Sam Houston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morningside Ministries, 700 Babcock Road, SAT 78201 or any children’s charity of your choice.