Marie was born January 3, 1928 to Albert Fred and Jennie Scott Taylor of Wake County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by Milton Coleman Dixon her beloved husband of nearly 50 years.
Marie graduated from Cary High School and continued her education at Meredith College where she graduated in 1949 with a degree in Elementary Education. One of her first jobs in her teaching career was on base at Fort Bragg. Later on, she taught at Swift Creek Elementary School in Raleigh. For many years, Marie was the organist at Inwood Baptist Church. After moving to Topsail Beach she was a member of Emma Anderson Memorial Chapel where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Marie enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, sewing, cooking and delivering treats to her neighbors.
Marie is survived by her daughters: Jennie Scott Frazier (Rex), Lisa Allen (Chris), and Charlotte Dover (Mark). She had five grandchildren: Brad Frazier, Jen Mitchell, Marie Schwirian, Sara Curley and Scott Allen. She was also blessed with 6 great grandchildren: Cole Mitchell, Ty Mitchell, Maggie Schwirian, Abigail Schwirian, Brannan Curley and Luke Schwirian.
A Memorial Service for Marie will be held January 3, 2023 at Macedonia United Methodist Church, 2700 Jones Franklin Rd, Cary, NC 27518 at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of their mother.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BrownWynneCary.com for the Dixon family.
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