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Dixon – Maryzena W. Dixon, age 72, of Starke, Florida passed away on July 28, 2020 at Rehabilitation Center of Lake City. She was born in Harold, Kentucky on December 20, 1947 to the late Thurman George Whitaker and Eva Stidham Eddings. On January 5, 1965 Maryzena married the love of her life Dicky Dixon, together they enjoyed 55 beautiful years. Maryzena was a resident of Bradford county for most of her life, where she enjoyed her career at Walmart. She was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving and worshipping her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Maryzena loved to cook and serve others, especially on Christmas Eve. She spent her free time doing wordsearches and watching NCIS. Maryzena was a gentle soul, but she was also a strong fighter. More than anything, Maryzena loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them all, but especially her grandbabies. Maryzena was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald Whitaker, Marilyn Whitaker, Damon Whitaker, and Thurman Whitaker; sisters, Alma Robinette, Allie Pollard, and Doris Adams; grandson, Chad Dixon. Maryzena is survived by her loving husband, Dicky Dixon of Starke, FL; her children, Keith (Terri) Dixon of Orange Park, FL, Michelle (Roger) of Lake City, FL, and Eric (Denise) Dixon of Riverview, FL; her brothers, Gregory (Camille) Whitaker of Starke, FL and Gene (Sherry) Whitaker of Lawtey, FL; her sisters, Shirley Wilkerson of Gram, FL and Wanda (Luther) Green of Carlsbad, NM; her grandchildren, Keith Jr., Ryan, Jessica, Sean, Justine, Evan, Alyssa, Jessica, Kailin, and Julian; her great grandchildren, Ava, Reese, Shelby, Ian, and Owan. A Celebration of Maryzena’s Life will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Pastor Russ Hale officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757.

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Maryzena W. Dixon

December 20, 1947 - July 28, 2020

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Maryzena W. Dixon

December 20, 1947 - July 28, 2020

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