Melba Lee Dixon, 82, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Heath in Waycross.
Born in Waycross June 22, 1943, she lived in Pierce county most of her adult life. She received her LPN degree and would go on to further her education by receiving her RN degree. She would spend most of her nursing career working for Memorial Hospital/Satilla Regional Medical Center but later went to work in the home health field.
She loved to crochet and cross stitch, read her Bible and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a former member of Hacklebarney Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church. She was well loved by her family, friends and community and her loss will be greatly felt by them all.
She was a daughter of the Pleasant Matthew and Rachel Ardelia Albritton Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Fredrick Dixon Sr.; a son-in-law, Paul Masterson; a grandchild, Lee Padgett; and all six of her sisters, Cynthia Edwards, Bonnie Carver, Naomi Sanderson, Peggy Dixon, Eunice Haymans and infant sister Lee.
Survivors include her three daughters, Donna Masterson, Metter, DeAnna Dixon of Georgia and Dawn Dixon of Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Benji Jr. and Dixie Dixon, Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Amanda (Gary) McLaurin, Elizabeth (Robert) Jackson, Rachel Padgett, Jacob Parshall, BreAnna (Jay) Moore, Thomas Rawlins, Shelby Dixon, Jake Westberry, Maryanne Westberry and Abby Westberry; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jully 16, at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Chancey officiating.
Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
