MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR CLAUDETTE DIXON
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learned of the peaceful departure of Claudette Dixon, on February 12, 2016, at the age of seventy-two; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman of the 9th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Claudette Dixon was born on February 18, 1944, to the union of Joseph Elijah Dixon and Jessie West Dixon, in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of six children. She attended Holy Name of Mary Elementary School, Morgan Park High School, and Loop College; and
WHEREAS, Claudette is remembered as a loving and devoted mother to her two children, Claude and Claudette. She was also a dedicated and passionate friend, opening her door to anyone who needed her; and
WHEREAS, Claudette was known as hardworking and strong-willed, spending thirty-four years working for the Social Security Administration as a typist, supervisor, mentor, trainer, and confidante to many. After retirement, she passed the time working for her hometown sports teams, the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox; and
WHEREAS, Claudette loved to travel the world, which led her to pursue her dreams of becoming a travel agent; and
WHEREAS, Claudette accepted Christ at a young age, she attended Beth Eden Baptist Church and later joined several Catholic churches; and
WHEREAS, Claudette leaves to cherish her memory her son, Claude A. Dixon; daughter, Claudette Lucretia Dixon Delk (Dan); grandsons, Antonio Delk, Eddie Delk, Darrell Dixon; great grandchildren, Jezmine, Jedah, Armani, Javier, Antonio, Breyanna, Angeia; nephews, Tyree and Tyrone; nieces Lucia (Mario), Renee (Mitchell); and a host of great and great-great nieces, nephews, close relatives and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lucretia Dannyelle Dixon; and
WHEREAS, Claudette touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness and gende heart. She will be deeply missed, but the...
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