Mary Ella Dixon

Mary Ella (Blair) Dixon September 14, 1930 – June 18, 2026 Mary Ella (Blair) Dixon, affectionately known as “Mama” by her family, was born on September 14, 1930, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Joe Luther and Mary Virginia Blair. She was the eighth of ten children, all of whom preceded her in death. She went to be with her Savior on June 18, 2026. The Blair family soon moved to the Preston area, where Mary graduated from Preston High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1948. Following graduation, she rode the bus from Preston to Okmulgee to work in local department stores before being blessed with an opportunity at Viersen & Cochran Oil Company, where she worked as a bookkeeper for nearly forty years. After retirement, Mary remained as busy as ever. She enjoyed cooking, keeping the books for the family farm, helping track down parts for repairs, and, most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even in her final days, she stayed connected to those she loved through phone calls and text messages, even sending emojis for fun. Mary had a lifelong love of reading and especially treasured reading to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary and J.C. Dixon shared 73 wonderful years of marriage, building a legacy of faith, family, and love. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons and their wives, David and Janet Dixon, and Mark and Marion Dixon; her grandchildren, Sara and Kevin Gibson, Andy and Elizabeth Dixon, and Madison Dixon; and her great-grandchildren, Gage and Jace Dixon, and Abigail and Anna Gibson. She also leaves behind her loving and special friend, Betty Schmidt; her loving and caring sister-in-law, Glenda Dixon; her sister-in-law, Edna Edwards; and two devoted, loving and helping nieces, Nancy and Max King, and Marianne Arnett. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mays Home Healthcare and Seasons Hospice for the compassionate and exceptional care they provided. A special thank you is also extended to Janet, whose faithful cooking, care, and willingness to help with whatever was needed were a tremendous blessing over the years. Mary was a proud charter member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she faithfully served until her health no longer allowed her to do so. Her life was marked by devotion to her family, steadfast faith, a strong work ethic, and a servant’s heart. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. A viewing for Mary will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 4PM-7PM, at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2PM, at Trinity Baptist Church in Morris, Oklahoma. Interment will follow in the Liberty Morris Cemetery in Morris, Oklahoma. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary‘s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com

Mary Ella Dixon

September 14, 1930 - June 18, 2026