Mary Griswold (1918 - 2010)
Mom was born in Bluff Springs but lived in Pensacola for years. She lived the latter days of her life in Chumuckla and was a member of the Chumuckla United Methodist Church.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband and our father, Aubrey L. Dixon, Sr. and her second husband and our step-father, C. C. Griswold; infant daughter, Wilma Jean; son, Edward L. Dixon; parents, Frank and Effie Lou Barnes; sister, Orene Turek; brothers, Joe, Rigdon, and Leroy Barnes.
Mom is survived by daughter, Dorothy Flanders; son, A. Lee (Betty) Dixon; grandsons, W. Butch Flanders, David (Caroline) Dixon and Scott Dixon; granddaughter, Cindy (John)Walker; great-grandsons, Cole and Luke Flanders and Henry Lee Dixon; great-granddaughters, Morgan and Marissa Walker and Layla Grace Dixon; brother, Hugh Barnes; sister, Daphene Soloway; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mom leaves behind her special friends, Marty and Diane Griswold, and all of their children and grandchildren. Mom loved them as her adopted family. She also leaves behind Loveda Reynolds, one of her neighbors, that was so caring for mom.
Funeral services will be held at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday, July 30, 2010 with services beginning at 4:00pm. The Reverend Clive Knights will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joyce Goldenberg Covenant Hospice in Pensacola.
Family and friends may share fond memories and send condolences to www.lewisfuneralhomes.net
