Brenda Manuel Martin Dixon Obituary (1943

MADISON - Brenda Manuel Martin Dixon, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edna Earle and James Orion Manuel, her brother Wendell Manuel, and her husband Nathaniel Alexander Martin III. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Robert Weston Dixon; daughter, Kimberly Martin Johnston (Mike); son, Nathaniel Alexander Martin III (Lynne). She was the loving "Nana" of MacKenzie Alexis Johnston, Seth Alexander Johnston, Chandler Risch Johnston, Natalie Claire Johnston, Ella Caroline Martin, and Julia Lauren Martin. She is also survived by her sister, JoBeth Simpson (Mike). Brenda will forever be remembered for the love she devoted to her special needs students in the classroom and in the community. Her generosity was immeasurable. "Nana" could never be missed on the sidelines or the bleachers in her furs or sequins cheering on her grandchildren. She will forever ride on our shoulders and be number one in all of our hearts. "Nana" we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neckContinuous love forever!!! Visitation with the family will be held at Bill Head Funeral Home in Duluth (3088 Hwy 120 Duluth, GA 30096) on Sunday November 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The celebration of life service will follow at 3:00 p.m. A private inurnment will be held at Woodland Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. Condolences may be offered by clicking "SIGN GUEST BOOK" above or below. Please note, condolences will not appear on the Guest Book until an administrator of the website approves the note. Thanks.