Annie B. Dix Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Annie B. Dix

Mrs. Annie B. Dix “Lil Bit”, 69, of Phenix City, AL passed Friday, July 21, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Mt. Missouri Baptist Church, Hurtsboro, AL with Rev. Dr. C.L. Carlise, pastor and Rev. David Dawson, eulogist. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, August 4, 2023. from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Annie B. was affectionately known as "Lil Bit", as a child because she was so tiny was born and raised in Rutherford, AL to Walter “Mike” Upshaw and Ola Mae Chappell-Cary on April 15, 1954. She had a affectionate smile and she was not a selfish person.

Annie enjoyed the life of a country girl. She loved fishing, cooking and cleaning her home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and was like a mother to some and a best friend you could always count on. She love all sports, but especially football. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband for 43 years until his death.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Edward Dix, Sr.; grandaughter, Alanna Marie Johnson; sister, Lula Mae Williams; brothers, Henry Lee Jones and Sam Chappell, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Carrie Dix, Dorothy Dix, Eddie Lou Upshaw, Annie B. Ward and Catherine Bacon; brother-in-law, John Berry; nieces, Loretta Ann Patterson McCaster and Katrice Ann Williams and nephew-in-law, Stevie Anderson.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories five children, Tammy Dix Johnson, Columbus, GA, James Edward Dix, Jr.,Valerie Dix and Kathryn Dix, all of Phenix City AL and Jeffrey Lee Dix (Vickie), Troy AL; three brothers, Willie James Chappell (Sarah) Phenix City, AL, Walter Lee Upshaw, Jr., Stockbridge, GA and Charles Turner, Eufaula, AL; four sisters, Tracy Lynn Upshaw, Phenix City, AL, Karen Turner Upshaw, Norcross, GA, Tara Upshaw-Pace (Dewayne), Tampa, FL and Elder Ma'Sheila Williams, St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers-in-law, Rev. Walter Dix, Sr., Hurtsboro, AL and Horace Williams, Bunnell, FL; one sister-in-law, El'mer Dix -Lewis; five grandchildren, Candace, Allison, Amauri, Jayden and Dorian; three great grandchildren, Joshua, Marleigh and Hanna; special nieces and nephew, Jacqueline Anderson, Diane Patterson and Curtis Patterson, Jr.; best friend from childhood, Princie Johnson and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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To Tammy, James Jr., Jeffrey, Valerie, and Kathryn Dix. I offer my sincere condolences for your loss and I pray that God gives you all peace, comfort, and strength during this time of bereavement.
I Love You All, Gena and Family

My deepest sympathy to Tammie and your family. May God continue to wrap His loving arms of comfort around you Jackie L

To the Dix family God said I will be with you always even until the end of the world (Matthew 28:20)
Maggie Harris

Auntie you are going to be miss by many a few weeks ago talking to you and laughing on the phone , didn't know that was going to be our last talk. Auntie I love you and tell Mommy and Trina your favorite girl that we love them as well. Auntie until we meet again take your Rest , love your niece NeeNee

May God make your rest Peacefu. Be Safe in His Bosom. My prayers and condolences to your family. Betty Smith.

Auntie,Take your rest !! I am miserable knowing I am here in Alabama planning your celebration of life and not your 70th birthday party as we had planned. You have been there for me since I was a child, I am missing our long phone conversation... your visit to the swamp as you say..I am end this as we would if we were talking, remember I love you!

Auntie I truly miss you and our conversations you will be forever missed and loved by your nephew john i love you auntie get your rest i need you but i know its sad to say but God needed you more 🥲you gone but will never be forgotten love you auntie

Big Sister, I miss you so much.

THIS MEMORY OF COMFORT COMES FROM James Samuel and Family.

MAY THE GOD AND THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT GIVE PEACE AND COMFORT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MRS ANNIE B. DIX SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST.

My sincere condolences to the family. Asking God for peace at this time. Annie Snipes.

I'm sorry i forgot to sign the message of condolences with purple candle and praying hands , Maxine Franklin Washington

To the family of Annie Dix, i offer my sincere condolences for your loss,and i pray that God gives peace,comfort and strength to all of you,now and going forward 🙏🏽

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