Sarah Dixon Obituary in Manning at Samuels Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Sarah Dixon

Manning, SC Sarah Jane Ballard Dixon, daughter of the late Gabe Ballard and Gerture Ballard was born October 8, 1936 in the Jordan community of Clarendon County. She was educated in the Jordan School.

She was a lifelong member of Mt. Sinai Fire Baptized Holiness Church. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Leon Dixon. Sarah Jane Ballard Dixon departed this life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Pruitt Health of Orangeburg, South Carolina. She leaves to cherish her memories: seven loving daughters: Sarah (Homer) Smith, Ada (Frederick) Kennedy, Margaret (Albert) Brown, Arletha (Allen) James, Lisa Whitfiield, Laura Whitfield and Margie Whitfield all of Manning, SC; one whom she reared as her own, Shirley Jones of Manning, SC; six devoted sons: Lee Ronnie Dixon, Eddie Dixon, Alvin (Sandra) Dixon, Michael Whitfield, and Junior Dickson all of Manning, SC; Kenny (Shavonna) Whitfield of Highpoint, NC; two sisters, Mary Alice Jones of Miami, FL and Janie White of Baltimore, MD; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public viewing was held Wednesday, October 20, 2021 fro 4:00PM til 6:00PM at the funeral home.

Graveside services were held 11:00AM Thursday, October 21, 2021 a Mt. Sinai Fire Baptized Holiness Church, Bloomville,SC. Minister Germain Dixon, officiated; Pastor Matthew Singleton, Minister Marcus Gibson, Pastor Handsome Major, assisted.

The family received friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah "Kitty" and Homer Smith, 1109 Leo Road, Manning, SC.

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Sarah I am sorry for your lost, there is like loosing a mother. Lean and depended on Jesus, He will see you through.
Your classmate, Fred E. Brooks West Palm Beach, FL

The New Light Baptist Church family express our sincere condolences to the Dixon family and for all the uplifting songs she sang at various anniversaries.

Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

"God is great and greatly to be praised." Mrs. Dixon praised God greatly while she lived.
Sleep on 'til we meet again,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dingle & Family

May you be comforted in knowing that God is with you always as your mother sleeps in the arms of Jesus until that great 'gettin-up' morning.

Our Condolences and Prayers to the family. Mother Dixon will truly be missed. Shawn McFadden and Family.

Prayers of Comfort and strength at this time that only God can provide. Apostle Myra Pearson and Jehovah Jireh Outreach Ministries

Our sincere deepest thoughts band prayers are with you all during this time of bereavement. May God bless you all.
Sharlissia Davis-Dennis

Our prayer go out to our classmate (Eddie), may He provide the comfort the family need at this time! Jake Witherspoon Class of 77

Our condolences and prayers to your family and loved ones the James family summerton

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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