Hilda Faye Dixon's Obituary
Hilda Faye Register Dixon, 90, of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Valdosta, Georgia and was of the Episcopalian faith.
Hilda graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1950, then attended business school in Orlando. She met John D. Dixon in 1950 and they were married in 1952. Hilda, along with John, was involved in the ownership and sales of insurance with Guarantee Trust Life Insurance for well over 30 years. In later years, they owned and managed real estate rental properties in the Orlando area.
Hilda, also known as “Heidi” by friends and family, had a very loving and outgoing personality as well as a strong head for business. She was very devoted to her family and was well loved by all that knew her.
Hilda was preceded in death by; her parents, J.B. and Willie Glenn Register of Mount Dora, Florida; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Branche Dixon and her granddaughter, Heather Dixon Welch.
She is survived by; her husband of 72 years, John D. Dixon of Orlando, Florida; her sons, John Dennis Dixon, and Ronald B. Dixon, both of Pace, Florida; granddaughters Melissa Dixon Vanderburg (Brad) and Holly Dixon, both of Pace, Florida; great-grandsons Logan Bilberey (Olivia) and Ryan Welch; brother, Kenneth Register of St. Augustine, Florida, sister Margaret Register Frisby (Lowell) of Perry, Florida; niece, Julie Swearingen (Billy) of Perry, Florida, nephew, Kevin Frisby of Perry, Florida, niece / goddaughter, Brandi Jones (Barton) of Texas, along with a host of great nieces and nephews.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday July 18, 2024 from 10 AM – 12 PM at Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors. A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Memory Gardens at 1 PM on the same day.
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