Pomell Peoples Dixon

Pomell Peoples, affectionally called Pom was born on July 12, 1934, to Oscar and Mary Peoples in Lamar, South Carolina. Pomell's early years were spent in Lamar, SC where she developed a love of music, saving her money to purchase a music book from Sears & Roebuck. She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church where she accepted Christ and was baptized. She served at John Wesley UMC as President of the United Methodist Women's Organization. Pomell graduated from Spaulding High School in Lamar, SC. A few years later, she married Leo Dixon, the love of her life on October 8, 1955. The following year they welcomed their daughter Leola. After moving to Brooklyn, New York in 1957, she furthered her career opportunities by becoming an I.B.M. KeyPunch Operator from the Brooklyn Training Institute. She was also employed in the credit department at Saks on 5th Ave., where she continued her love for fashion. Pomell and her husband made their home in Hampton, VA for the next 30+ years. She embarked on another career in health, completing a course of study in Nurse's Aid, Home Health Care, and Geriatrics. She joined Gethsemane Baptist Church, where she served as a Senior Usher and a member of the Nursing Ministry. When her husband's health began to decline they moved to Chesterfield to be closer to their daughter Leola and husband John. Following her husband's death, Pomell resided with her daughter and son-in-love John. She attended St. Paul's Baptist Church, South Campus, becoming well-known and loved by many. She attended worship services, bible study, small groups, Stephen Ministry training (twice), and other church activities. Parnell was always ready and eager to go to church. Pomell was preceded in death by her husband Leo Dixon. Parents Oscar & Mary Peoples, Siblings: Mattie Walker, Leroy Peoples, Adrana Peoples Leonard, Robert Peoples, Oscar Peoples Jr. Left to cherish precious memories are her devoted daughter Leola (John) Hill, North Chesterfield, VA., Grandson Maurice Andre (Melissa) Hill, Chesterfield, VA., Granddaughter Katierie Ashley Hill, San Francisco, CA, Two Great grandchildren: Milan Sharnae Hill, and Maurice Mason Hill. Siblings: Doretha (Walter) McGowan, Darlington, SC, Willie James (Liz) Peoples of Darlington, SC, Beverly (Walter) Murray of Newport News, VA. and a host of nephews, and family.

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Pomell Peoples Dixon

July 12, 1934 - January 2, 2023