Obituary Dorothy Milstead Dixon
The angel of death entered the home of Mr. G. L. Dixon, of Rogers’ Springs and took from him his beloved wife, Dorothy (nee Milstead) who was born in Tippah County, Miss., Oct. 10, 1872, died December 11, 1913. She professed faith in Christ at an early age, and was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. She was sick five months, and bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. She often spoke of death as “going home.” She called her loved ones around her and told them that heaven was not far away and for them to meet her there. She leaves a husband, one daughter, four sons, two brothers, two sisters, an aged father, several other near relatives and a host of friends to mourn for her. Weep not, bereaved one; Christ promises not to leave you comfortless, and may you be comforted by the blessed hope of meeting your loved on over in the bright beyond. May your tears as they fall on the new made grave be tears of grief and not without hope. Sister Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother, a kind and loving sister and a good neighbor. On the evening of December 12th, her remains were laid to rest in Ramer Cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. H. Holland, assisted by Rev. E. H. Steward of Saulsbury, in a beautiful tribute in her Christian character. May her children ever cherish her memory in their hearts and strive to emulate her virtues until they too hear the sweet message, “come ye blessed of the Lord.”
Her sister
Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury
