Evelyn Dixon was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was a vibrant and giving person, her door and heart was open to anyone and all she wanted was LOVE & PEACE.
Evelyn was born on August 1, 1954 to James R. Jenkins and Ruth N. Handcox along with her twin sister Evelinda. On July 3, 2015 after nearly a year fight with Pancreatic Cancer she received her wings and became our ANGEL.
Evelyn, who was also known as Twin, was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She attended Stockton Elementary, Memorial Jr. High, and graduated from San Diego High. She accepted Christ at an early age and grew up as a member of her family church New Creation non-denominational. While in High School Evelyn met and married the love of her life Luther Dixon, Jr. Starting in 1972 from this union they were blessed with five children. She worked at Imed making IV machines and parts from a number of years. She eventually moved to Omaha, NE with her husband and children where she worked at the different area hospitals in various positions.
Evelyn was a fighter in every sense of the word and no matter what life threw at her, big or small, she would look at you and say ‘I’M BLESSED!!’ She didn’t hold anything back from anyone, she would tell you like it is and still love on you when she was done, that’s just how big her heart and love was and although she had love and a special relationship with everyone. She held a special relationship with Robert (Tooter), Markell (Kells), Richard. Her grandkids were her Life!
Evelyn was preceded in death by her father James, mother Ruth, grandfather John, grandmother Ruth, brother Maurice, nephew Anthony, granddaughter Precious Miranda.
She leaves to celebrate her home going is her husband Luther; her children: Thewaun (Glenn), Tamiko(Virgil/Outmeal), TuRon, Luther III, Evelinda, Romeo; grandchildren: Allan, Ja-Waun, DaMar, Davyon, Maurice, Tevin, Victor, Daisya, Vermondo, TuRon Jr, James, Teyana, TyJaun, DaiShaun, LeiLani, DaLonte’, Ke’Zrion, Ke’llah, Ty’Jahnh, Ty’Vion, Angelina, Tylana, TuWane Jr; her great grandson Maurice Jr; her brothers: James, Bruce, Richard, Michael, Mark, Freddie (all of San Diego, CA); her sisters: Glenda, Evelinda, BarbaraFaye, Pearl (all of San Diego, CA), RuthHelen (Ruben) of Ingleside, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Service will be at 12PM Thursday July 16, 2015 at 4932 Ames Ave.
