A strong, intelligent, God-fearing woman is a force to be reckoned with. Geneva Dixon was that force. Affectionately known as Gen, Gen-Gen, Ms. Sprinkle, Ma and Grandma, Geneva was born December 18, 1944, to the late John Pearson and Evelyn Cook Pearson in Winston Salem. She graduated from Paisley High School in 1966 and from Winston Salem Teacher's College (now known as WSSU) in 1969. She married the love of her life, Artemas Dixon in 1966 and their love spanned over 5 decades until his death in 2021. Geneva retired from Family Services Head Start after 29 years of service to Pre-K students at St. Phillips Childcare, Skyland School and Church Childcare of Walkertown. She was honored to be named the Head Start Teacher of the Year before her retirement.

She was a member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years where she served faithfully in the Drama Ministry, Sunday School, and the Seasoned Saints Ministry.

Mrs. Dixon gained her wings peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 31st after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Artemas Dixon and three brothers, John Pearson, Edward Pearson and Ronald Pearson. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons Rev. Jarrod (Dr. Cynthia) Dixon and Keir (Sherry) Dixon. Grandma Dixon also leaves three grandsons, Jiwann (Shade') Dixon of Atlanta, Georgia, Jarrod II (Seher) Dixon of Charlotte and Noah Leak of the city. Six siblings Karim (Alena) Bilal, Donald Pearson, Carolyn Pearson, Marilyn (Jerry) Boyd, Helene Belinda Robinson and Reginald Pearson. Two devoted caregivers and friends, Ms. Cynthia Ledbetter and Ms. Marion Tyson. Her beautiful, light brown eyes and warm smile will stay in our hearts forever.

A service of worship and celebration will be held Friday, February 9th at 12:00 noon at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church 5000 Noble Street Winston Salem with Pastor James E. Cook officiating. Visitation will be 11:30-12:00 on that day. Interment following the service at Gardens of Memory Cemetery 5676 Old Walkertown Road.

A public viewing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8th from 1pm-5pm at Douthit Funeral Home 515 Specialty Park Drive WS. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Service.