Mary Jane (Jean) Dixon, 91, of Orange, TX passed away on December 27, 2025, in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Mr. Thomas Dixon. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in Orange.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on July 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Gabriel Richard and Odette Comeaux Richard. Beloved by all who knew her, Jean will be remembered for her warm spirit, kind nature, and commitment to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness. Throughout her life, Jean found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed cooking for her family as well as picking blackberries, which resulted in her yummy homemade cobblers. As a grandmother and great grandmother, Jean was a beacon of love and true support, affectionately known as "MawMaw" or "MeeMaw". The bond she shared with them was profound. Jean's sweetness and friendliness were evident to everyone she met, leaving a lasting impact of warmth and compassion. She found joy in her favorite television shows, often gathering with family to watch classics such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Andy Griffith, and various game shows, ensuring laughter and togetherness in her home. Jean's legacy of love, kindness, and joyful living will continue to resonate in the hearts of those she touched. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the opportunity of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Odette Richard; her husband, Tommy Dixon; her son, Charlie Dixon; her siblings, Mae Alford, Margie Richard, Lorena Decuir, Irene Donovan, John Richard, Gabe Richard, Joe Richard; and her son-in-law, Robert Miller.
She is survived by her children, Sherby Dixon and wife, Cil of Bridge City, Thomas Dixon and wife, Margaret of Mauriceville, Vernon Dixon of Bridge City, and Joyce Miller of Marshall; her grandchildren, Tish Curl and husband, Steven, Desiree' Theriot and husband, Chris, Maegan Stanley and husband, Kelly, Todd Dixon and wife, Brooke, Michelle Dixon, Derek Dixon and wife, Paige, and Taylor Davis; her great-grandchildren, Addi Dixon, Logan Dixon, Charlotte Dixon, Maci Curl, Tinsley Curl, Tanner Theriot, Carter Theriot, Reese Stanley, Blair Stanley, and Elliot Dixon; her sisters, Rose Teel, and Vivian Hughes and husband, Mike and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sherby Dixon, Todd Dixon, Derek Dixon, Steven Curl, Taylor Davis, and Chris Theriot. Honorary pallbearers are Vernon Dixon and Kelly Stanley.