Dr. Opal Jane Dixon

All of you are still in our sincere prayers. Know that our thought are of you on a daily basis.

My family was so sad to hear about Mrs. Dixon. My son Caleb was fortunate enough to be in her class at Langham. I have to say she was probably the best teacher he ever had. He loved her. Let there be comfort knowing she is in heaven with our Lord and Savior!!

Please accept our heartfelt condolences

My heartfelt love and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!!!

Much Love,
Rose Delgado - El Paso, Tx.

Christina and family-
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Take care-
Lexie

my heart goes out to her loved ones, i was the lady that cleaned her office at lamar university for the last year. she was a very sweet lady and quiet. she will be missed by alot who knew her well. god bless.

Dear Christina and Family,
We are keeping all of you close in thought and prayer. Please let us know if we can help you in any way.

My oldest child had Mrs. Dixon in her after school tutoring program because she did not like to read. I have never seen a teacher who loved what they did as much as she did. She was only helping the 2nd graders but the next year when my daughter was in the 3rd grade she helped her after school then also. She would pick out all the books that she thought my daughter would be interested in. Then when it was my second daughters turn to be in second grade, I was so happy she got Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Dixon not only loved the kids and her job , her love for the Lord was shown in her dedication to everything she touched. She often talked about her two daughters and I could see how proud she was in her smile. I am so sadden my this great loss of such a great lady. I also feel so honored to have known her and for her to have been a part of my childrens life. I know exactly where she is right now and my girls and I will never forget her and my prayers are with all of you. God be with you and Thank you for sharing your Mom and Wife with us. I am a better person for it. Keitha Allen

John, Christina, and Angela,
My thoughts are with each of you now. Losing my mother when I was 39 was very difficult. I was surprised how hard that first year was. Allow yourselves time to grieve. John, my heart goes out to you. How unfair to lose both your brother at such a young age, and now your wife. Take care of yourselves, and hold tight to each other, and to all the many memories.
Love, Your Cousin Nancy

I loved Mrs. Opal so very much. She was a true leader in everything she did. I know she inspired so many lives. She was such a hard worker and a wonderful mother. I loved seeing her laugh. She will always have a special place in my heart. May God bless all of you. I will never forget her.

Dixie,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time.

Deborah Johnson-Walker

I am honored to have known Opal and have gotten to be in ministry with her while serving at FCC. Opal and John were mentors to me in my ministry and I'm forever grateful. The entire Dixon family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Brock

You can be sure that Opal is now in heaven in a new, glorified body! She was a strong Christian woman, full of grace, love, and concern for others. What a privilege it was to know her. I am so happy that she was able to obtain her Ph.D. and I'm sure God has her doing something she loves in heaven! We WILL see her again in heaven! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!
Love,
Patsy and Mickey

Dear Dixon Family,
Words can't express how truly sorry we are for you loss. May God's grace be sufficient. May he carry you through this rough time even when you feel you can no longer go on. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you mourn her loss and rejoice in her new life with the Lord.

Sincerely,
Bob & Angie Bowers, Sarah & Jamie, Seth Weeks

Dear Mr. Dixon,
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on the lost of Dr. Dixon. Your wife was a beautiful person and obviously never met a stranger. I can honestly see why the both of you had such a beautiful presence when you where together. I enjoyed the talks that Dr. Dixon and I had at the gym on Saturday mornings. I will keep those thoughts in mind every time I walk into Exogene. Our prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call upon me.

May God's peace surround you at this difficult time and sustain you with the happy memories. Opal and I have crossed paths many times during our lifetimes. When we were kids, we grew up with Opal living two doors down. When the girls were little, my mother(Nanaw) took care of them in their church nursery. When our children were in high school, we met again, having them as friends in Westernaires. We both taught in NISD and our paths crossed again as she visited student teachers. Opal was always the same sweet, soft spoken friend throughout all those years. There is no doubt, she will continue to bless the lives she came in contact with through the kindness she gave throughout her life.

John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

She was a great person, friend, and colleague. We at the
College of Education will miss her tremendously.

Angie,

I was shocked to hear that your mom passed away. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your mom as being a very kind lady and I know that she will be greatly missed. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call. We miss seeing you around. Love, Kristine and JP

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Opal made such a difference in so many people's lives and was a true example of what a person can accomplish if you put your dream in your sights and work diligently to acheive it. She will always be with you. When you need her help, simply imagine her arms around you and ask for her guidence. Listen carefully: it will be given.

She touched many minds with her knowledge in the field of education. I had the privilege of working with her during my semester of student student teaching. She was always helpful and understanding. She will certainly be missed.
My thought and prayers are with you all as you go through this rough time. May God's grace be sufficient.

I was so sorry to read about Ms. Dixon passing away. She was a very special teacher. My son Cole and my daughter Crista was lucky to have her for second grade at Langham. She was always very thoughtful and very helpful. My children and I think of her very fondly. She will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayersare with your family. God Bless you all.

John & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Opal passing. I met both of you when I worked at Planet Fitness(Exygon) in the mornings. Opal was one of the kindest ladies I ever had the pleasure of meeting. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Sissy Jimenez

Mr. Dixon, Tina and Angela,

Mrs. Opal was an inspiration to every mother out there. She has shown many of us how you can really live your life to the fullest! I will miss her dearly. Our good friend, Tina and her family will always be in our prayers.
Love,
Angela

I read about Opal's passing on the TJ alumni website. I had no idea she was a professor at Lamar. I know you must have all been very proud of her. I went to Travis with Opal and George and Dixie. I remember you all fondly.

I had Dr. Dixon during the spring 2008 semester. She was such a kind and supportive professor, and all her students knew that she cared for them. I always admired her bravery and positive attitude. She was a true teacher, and I am grateful for the privilege of knowing her.

You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Jones

Dear Dixon Family,
I am so sad about Opal's passing. I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to work with her at Langham. I loved watching her interact with children. She had such a passion for meeting the needs of every child. Please know that she touched many lives positively and we are all blessed to have known her. You have been in my prayers for quite a long time, and you will continue to be in my prayers.

To the Dixon Family,
My daughter Kristen Freeman was one of Mrs. Dixon's 2nd grade students at Langham Elementary. Kristen loved having her for a teacher (Mrs.Dixon was there only thru Dec. as she left to teach at Lamar). We will never forget what an inspiring and kind teacher she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

She was always a pleasure to care for. Mrs. Dixon was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She will
be greatly missed.

She will be greatly missed.

Dear Dixon and Prerce Families, Only living here a few years I had the good luck of meeting and geting to know Opal and her family. Always admiring the marriage of John and Opal,their relationship demonstrated to me real love, commitment , respect and genuine fun. The relationships Opal had with all I saw her come into touch with was always positive. She was always able to see the good. John, Angie and Tina, my heart goes out to you, God's Love be with you, with Respect, and Warm Regards, Bitsy Kegg

I met Mrs. Dixon on several occasions, and she was always one of those people that you wanted to be around - she always made me feel welcome in any situation. She was a wonderful women and helped put me in the right direction to find a teaching position when I moved down to Beaumont. She will definitely be missed. Her family is in my prayers.

Dear Dixon Family
I was so sad to hear of Opal's passing. I attended school with her and though I was not a close friend, she always had a smile and was so friendly. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. TJ Classmate 74

I had the privilege of taking a class from Mrs. Dixon at Lamar. She was a wonderful instructor. She always made you feel welcome and provided a "stress free" environment in her classroom. I thoroughly enjoyed her class and I am forever thankful to her contribution to my teaching carreer. I hope that I can carry on the passion for reading that she inspired in me to my students. I also know that every time I read "Click Clack Moo" and "Sheep in a Jeep" to my class I will smile and think of her.

Christina,I was your second grade teacher at Hillcrest Elementary. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember your mother as always being so kind and soft spoken. I know she will be greatly missed. I will be praying for your family. Carolyn Martin

Mrs. Opal was a brillant teacher, devoted mother, and remarkable woman who I admired greatly. Her strength through her sickness set an example of how one should live their life no matter what life presents. Tina - Your strength during this time has inspired me to be a better person. You are not only my best friend, but a sister to me.
With Love, Misti

Dear John and family,
Caroline called and told us about Opal's passing. It is sad to loose some one so very special. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

I knew Mrs. Dixon only for a short while through a class I took at Lamar. She was a very inspiring person with such awesome kindness. I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of a great educator and person. My prayers and thoughts are with this family.

My heart ached when I heard about Opal. I remember Opal when she came to Washington Elementary to do her student teaching with me. The students and I both loved her! She has remained a good friend. She has inspired so many throughout her life! Years later, I found myself learning from her. She shared with me her love for teaching Reading and helped me to become a better reading teacher. Several years back she called me to ask if I wanted some reading materials. I jumped on the opportunity and when I arrived at her house, she had boxes and boxes of books and tapes. Good thing I had a minivan! Oh, how she has even touched the children in my classroom through her sharing so much with me. Girls, remember, the world is a better place because of your mother. She will live on through all the lives of those she touched and especially through you. My prayers are with you! God Bless you in the days ahead. (Angie-I was one of your 6th grade teacher at Central. Take care, dear!)

I worked with Opal in the College of Education and will miss her smile and laughter.

I am so sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of being a
volunteer in Opal's classroom when she was at Langham.
She was a very lovely lady and will be missed dearly.

John Dixon and family, mt prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of need.

Dr. Dixon was a great person. I had the honor of working with her at Langham Elem. She was always so friendly and eager to help.

I met Opal Dixon 7 years ago when I began working at Langham Elementary. She was one of the first teachers there that really made me feel welcome to the school. She always had a kind word to say to anyone she encountered. She was a very kind and giving person. She was never too busy to help anyone that asked. She truly knew what it took to make her students feel good about themselves. She taught for the sheer joy of teaching and it showed. She will be greatly missed as both a teacher and a loving, caring person.

Sincerely,

Suzette Tomlin

My son was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Dixon as his second grade teacher. I know there were many times that he tested her patience, but she was always able to see past his imperfections, and allow him to be himself. That's the kind of teacher, and person Mrs. Dixon was. She will be dearly missed.

Dixon Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Opal was a great teacher and mother, Angie and Christina- you are examples of that! I have been praying for you all for a long time! Hope you have felt my prayers.
Love,
Catherine Hillsten and family

Mrs. Dixon will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie with Dr. Robert Birdwell's office

Dr. Dixon was one of the best teachers that I ever had at Lamar University! She is an inspiration to all of her students in the 2008 Fall semester of the 3390/3393 reading block in Groves. Everyone of her Cardinal Buddies will miss Dr. Dixon.

John, Tina, & Angie,
Opal was one of my dearest friends. I will miss her very much. She was a great lady and a wonderful friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori & Gary Graham & family

I first met Opal when my son was lucky enough to have her in second grade. She was such a warm, caring, and energetic teacher who made learning fun. We then got lucky a second time when she acccepted my daughter in an after school tutoring program. She was always giving her all for the kids. I then had the pleasure to work with her where she always asked about my children and always had a smile and a helping hand to give. When she moved on to the "bigger kids", the Lamar students would come in proud to know her. She couldn't stay away thou, she kept finding ways to get back in the classroom with the little guys. She left her mark on our children, "our future". She will be missed greatly.

Angie and Tina,
It was such a shock to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady and teacher and Lamar will definitely miss her. Ang, if you need anything you know where to find us. We miss seeing you around. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love to you all! Rebecca and Frank