1930
Jean Meeks
2020
Jean Meeks Dixon
May 9, 1930 — February 13, 2020
Jean Meeks Dixon, a long-time resident of Memphis, passed away on February 13, 2020.
Jean was born in Booneville, MS on May 9, 1930, the daughter and only child of John Dewey Meeks and Vina Wilbanks Meeks. She graduated salutatorian from Bolivar Central High School and attended Blue Mountain College. Named Miss Bolivar, in 1947, she married Roy E. Dixon in 1949 who preceded her in death.
Jean spent most of her career working in athletics at the University of Memphis (including 4 years with Virginia Commonwealth University) and was known even in retirement as a huge fan of both schools. She was the only U of M employee to ever receive the “Circle of Excellence” award from the City of Memphis. She also received commendation certificates from two Governors and had a day in the Tennessee Legislature named “Jean Dixon Day.”
Jean is survived by her daughter Dee Buhr of Germantown. Donations may be made to the donor’s choice.
Jean was born in Booneville, MS on May 9, 1930, the daughter and only child of John Dewey Meeks and Vina Wilbanks Meeks. She graduated salutatorian from Bolivar Central High School and attended Blue Mountain College. Named Miss Bolivar, in 1947, she married Roy E. Dixon in 1949 who preceded her in death.
Jean spent most of her career working in athletics at the University of Memphis (including 4 years with Virginia Commonwealth University) and was known even in retirement as a huge fan of both schools. She was the only U of M employee to ever receive the “Circle of Excellence” award from the City of Memphis. She also received commendation certificates from two Governors and had a day in the Tennessee Legislature named “Jean Dixon Day.”
Jean is survived by her daughter Dee Buhr of Germantown. Donations may be made to the donor’s choice.
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Ridgeway Baptist Church
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Ridgeway Baptist Church
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery
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