Celebrating the life of
Phyllis Smith Dixon
September 26, 1952 - December 25, 2007
Phyllis Smith Dixon, 55, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at her home in Savannah after a long battle with cancer.
Phyllis was born in Savannah, the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Smith. She was a 1970 graduate of Savannah High School and afterwards attended the Baptist College of Charleston. Upon completion of her formal education, she remained at home to care for her daughters. Later she was employed by Jones, Hill and Mercer for nine years and lastly Principal Financial Group for eight years. Phyllis was a faithful and devoted member of Savannah Christian Church for thirty years.
Phyllis was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Michael Simmons of Savannah, Lori and Keth Bunn of Suwanee, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Teresa Smith of Atlanta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and George Nunez of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, Griffin Elliott and Andrew Michael Simmons and William Brendan Bunn; parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Smith and a host of special nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Friday at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: The Savannah Christian Church Building Fund, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419.
May the light of each day remind you that she is shining down from heaven upon you and the star of the night remind you that she still watches over you while you sleep. My deepest condolences. Roslyn
- Roslyn Dilts, Brunswick, GA
I was a business associate and I sure will miss Phyllis.
- G. Kelly Kirby, St. Simons Island, GA
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Phyllis. She will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers are with her family and friends.
- O.H. Whittle & Co., Inc., St. Simons Island, GA
To Phyllis' Family, I never had the opportunity to meet Phyllis in person, but as a Principal employee I worked long distance with her. I enjoyed my conversations with Phyllis, she was an energetic, compassionate and thoughtful lady. She was great to work with and always seemed to brighten my day when she called. She will be greatly missed.
- Chris Dethlefs, St. Paul, NE
Oh, Lori, my heart just aches for your loss...having lost my own mother to cancer, I know the hard road you all have traveled. May you know the peace of God's promise during this time of sorrow. During the few times we met and hearing Monique always speak of you in such a kind and thoughtful way, I know you were a daughter of whom your mother was most proud.
- Janice Bumgarner, Clemmons, NC
Stephanie, You and your family continue to be in our prayers. With love, Lisa Wetherton
- Lisa Wetherton, Dahlonega, GA
Stephanie & Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom always made sure she kept in touch with me these last 42 years. I am so glad I came to visit in October, her attiude and courage was amazing. We shared many long talks over the last 6 months and she never thought about herself - it was you guys and her grandchildren. I will always love her and have a special place for her in my heart.
- Debbie NeeSmith Elder, Columbus, GA
Phyllis was my very best friend throughout high school. Many people considered Phyllis their best friend, though, because she was so warm and generous to everyone she knew. She made friends easily. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and after spending a day with Phyllis, I always went home a little happier. I will miss her.
- Janet Waters, Randolph Center, VT
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
- Melissa Gardner, Gainesville, GA
To Phyliss's family, I was stunned when I recieved the call that Phyliss had passed. Even though I could not be there, be assured that you were in my thoughts and prayers. I first met Phyliss at Shuman Jr High and her laughter was something I shall always remember. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. Becky Jordan Starling
- Rebecca Jordan Starling, Tucson, AZ
Dear Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your mom must have been a strong woman to fight as she did. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming months. Love, Melissa
- Melissa Browher, Acworth, GA
Stephanie and Lori, Marnie and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will always be remembered by her happy and smiling face. She was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone. Sincerely, Linda MacMillan and Marnie Warren
- Linda Mac Millan, Savannah, GA
Lori - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything. ZL
- Lauren Bradford, Buford, GA
DEBI AND I ARE SO SADDENED OVER THE LOSS OF OUR DEAR FRIEND PHYLLIS. WE WILL MISS HER LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP BUT MOST OF ALL, HER VISITS. ALWAYS UPBEAT AND LAUGHING SHARING MEMORIES AND MAKING PLANS. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
- Roy Barnes, North Augusta, SC
Lori and family - I am so sorry for your loss. please know I am praying for your family during this difficult time. Love, Kim
- Kim McCoy, Cartersville, GA
Lori and family, I am saddened to hear about your mother's passing. She was a special friend to me. I pray you will find comfort in the days ahead knowing she is with the Lord.
- Leslie Jennings, Lorton, VA
Dear Lori and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We know how much everyone loved her and what a guiding light she was for your family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. Sisters of Omicron Chapter Zeta Tau Alpha Brenau University
- Adriane Seymour, Hoschton, GA
Dear Lori: I cannot begin to say how very sorry I am to learn of your mother's death. I know she fought a valiant battle, and I know you were at her side every step of the way. I will keep you and your sister, Keth and Baby Boo in my prayers. You are a special friend, and I hate that you are going through such a painful time. Stay strong, and I will see you soon! Love...B.J.
- B.J. Williams, Gainesville, GA
Dear Lori, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be missed. We are sorry for your loss. Love, Donovan and Jenni Panone
- Donovan and Jenni Panone, Marietta, GA
Lori- My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Love, Cherie Gray
- Cherie Gray, Dawsonville, GA
Lori- your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. -Victoria Turpin
- Victoria Turpin, Gainesville, GA
Lori-You and your family are in my prayers. Please let us know if we, your sisters, can do anything. I love you.
- Kayte Porter, Buford, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
- Katie Brick, Snellville, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything. You both are in our thoughts. Steven & Becca
- Rebecca Chasteen & Steven Sosebee, Flowery Branch, GA
Phyllis was the greatest friend anyone could ever hope for. She loved me unconditionally and cared for my family and friends like they were her own.God surely blessed me when she entered my life. I will miss her more than anyone will even know.She was a true friend to me.
- Debi Barnes, North Augusta, SC
Words can not say how very sorry I am for you and Keth. Both of you have lost members of your family in such a short amount of time. I have you both in my prayers as you go through this trying time. I will be thinking of you. Love Susan
- Susan Ferguson, Baton Rouge, LA
Stephanie & Lori, I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I saw her a few weeks ago when she was in the hospital and she looked good. She's fought a long hard battle and finally won. I will miss her dearly. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Cindy Stafford Kendrick, Pooler, GA
May the light of each day remind you that she is shining down from heaven upon you and the star of the night remind you that she still watches over you while you sleep. My deepest condolences. Roslyn
- Roslyn Dilts, Brunswick, GA
I was a business associate and I sure will miss Phyllis.
- G. Kelly Kirby, St. Simons Island, GA
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Phyllis. She will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers are with her family and friends.
- O.H. Whittle & Co., Inc., St. Simons Island, GA
To Phyllis' Family, I never had the opportunity to meet Phyllis in person, but as a Principal employee I worked long distance with her. I enjoyed my conversations with Phyllis, she was an energetic, compassionate and thoughtful lady. She was great to work with and always seemed to brighten my day when she called. She will be greatly missed.
- Chris Dethlefs, St. Paul, NE
Oh, Lori, my heart just aches for your loss...having lost my own mother to cancer, I know the hard road you all have traveled. May you know the peace of God's promise during this time of sorrow. During the few times we met and hearing Monique always speak of you in such a kind and thoughtful way, I know you were a daughter of whom your mother was most proud.
- Janice Bumgarner, Clemmons, NC
Stephanie, You and your family continue to be in our prayers. With love, Lisa Wetherton
- Lisa Wetherton, Dahlonega, GA
Stephanie & Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom always made sure she kept in touch with me these last 42 years. I am so glad I came to visit in October, her attiude and courage was amazing. We shared many long talks over the last 6 months and she never thought about herself - it was you guys and her grandchildren. I will always love her and have a special place for her in my heart.
- Debbie NeeSmith Elder, Columbus, GA
Phyllis was my very best friend throughout high school. Many people considered Phyllis their best friend, though, because she was so warm and generous to everyone she knew. She made friends easily. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and after spending a day with Phyllis, I always went home a little happier. I will miss her.
- Janet Waters, Randolph Center, VT
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
- Melissa Gardner, Gainesville, GA
To Phyliss's family, I was stunned when I recieved the call that Phyliss had passed. Even though I could not be there, be assured that you were in my thoughts and prayers. I first met Phyliss at Shuman Jr High and her laughter was something I shall always remember. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. Becky Jordan Starling
- Rebecca Jordan Starling, Tucson, AZ
Dear Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I know your mom must have been a strong woman to fight as she did. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming months. Love, Melissa
- Melissa Browher, Acworth, GA
Stephanie and Lori, Marnie and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She will always be remembered by her happy and smiling face. She was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone. Sincerely, Linda MacMillan and Marnie Warren
- Linda Mac Millan, Savannah, GA
Lori - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything. ZL
- Lauren Bradford, Buford, GA
DEBI AND I ARE SO SADDENED OVER THE LOSS OF OUR DEAR FRIEND PHYLLIS. WE WILL MISS HER LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP BUT MOST OF ALL, HER VISITS. ALWAYS UPBEAT AND LAUGHING SHARING MEMORIES AND MAKING PLANS. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
- Roy Barnes, North Augusta, SC
Lori and family - I am so sorry for your loss. please know I am praying for your family during this difficult time. Love, Kim
- Kim McCoy, Cartersville, GA
Lori and family, I am saddened to hear about your mother's passing. She was a special friend to me. I pray you will find comfort in the days ahead knowing she is with the Lord.
- Leslie Jennings, Lorton, VA
Dear Lori and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We know how much everyone loved her and what a guiding light she was for your family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. Sisters of Omicron Chapter Zeta Tau Alpha Brenau University
- Adriane Seymour, Hoschton, GA
Dear Lori: I cannot begin to say how very sorry I am to learn of your mother's death. I know she fought a valiant battle, and I know you were at her side every step of the way. I will keep you and your sister, Keth and Baby Boo in my prayers. You are a special friend, and I hate that you are going through such a painful time. Stay strong, and I will see you soon! Love...B.J.
- B.J. Williams, Gainesville, GA
Dear Lori, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman and will be missed. We are sorry for your loss. Love, Donovan and Jenni Panone
- Donovan and Jenni Panone, Marietta, GA
Lori- My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Love, Cherie Gray
- Cherie Gray, Dawsonville, GA
Lori- your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. -Victoria Turpin
- Victoria Turpin, Gainesville, GA
Lori-You and your family are in my prayers. Please let us know if we, your sisters, can do anything. I love you.
- Kayte Porter, Buford, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
- Katie Brick, Snellville, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything. You both are in our thoughts. Steven & Becca
- Rebecca Chasteen & Steven Sosebee, Flowery Branch, GA
Phyllis was the greatest friend anyone could ever hope for. She loved me unconditionally and cared for my family and friends like they were her own.God surely blessed me when she entered my life. I will miss her more than anyone will even know.She was a true friend to me.
- Debi Barnes, North Augusta, SC
Words can not say how very sorry I am for you and Keth. Both of you have lost members of your family in such a short amount of time. I have you both in my prayers as you go through this trying time. I will be thinking of you. Love Susan
- Susan Ferguson, Baton Rouge, LA
Stephanie & Lori, I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. I saw her a few weeks ago when she was in the hospital and she looked good. She's fought a long hard battle and finally won. I will miss her dearly. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Cindy Stafford Kendrick, Pooler, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
