Funeral Services for Sandra Smith Dixon were held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00pm at Greater First Missionary Baptist Church, 9935 Crowell Drive, Lisman, Alabama with Rev. Michael Ruffin, Officiating. Rev. Donald R. Naylor, Sr., Pastor. Interment, Greater First Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Sandra Smith Dixon was born on September 5, 1967, to the late Allayne and Dorothy Smith. She spent many years living and working in Memphis, Tennessee, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Sandra had a special love for her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her tremendous joy. She enjoyed entertaining friends and cooking. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and the warmth she shared with those around her. Her presence brought happiness to the lives of many, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Sandra peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee surrounded by her family and long-time companion. Their presence offered a final expression of the love and devotion that connected them throughout her life.

Sandra leaves to cherish her precious memory: her devoted companion, Dexter Willis of Memphis, Tennessee; her two loving children, Tomesha Thompson-Robertson (William) of Memphis, Tennessee, Darnesha Shack of Grenada, Mississippi; and her bonus daughter, Jennifer Ruttley of Quitman, Mississippi.

Her legacy of love continues through her seven beloved grandchildren: Nykierra Carter, Je’kavis Thompson, Tomorra Thompson, William Robertson Jr., Tyraneesha Sweat, Alana Elmore, and Marcus McKinley Jr., and her four great-grandchildren, who brought additional joy and meaning to her life.

Sandra also leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving siblings: Jacqueline McRae of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin; Dorothy Keeton of Gulfport, Mississippi; Sharon Hinton (Milton) of Gallion, Alabama; Tante King (Samuel) and Shirley Smith both of Mobile, Alabama; Andrew Smith, Victor Smith, and Kwandis Smith, all of Lisman, Alabama, two cousins who were reared alongside her as siblings: Lenardo Chaney of Butler, Alabama and Shelia Vann of Grenada, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sandra will also be deeply missed by her best friend, Patricia Pope of Vionville, Indiana.

Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her sister, Vicky Smith; her brother, Joe Deloach; her nephew, Joe Ponds. Though her earthly journey has ended, the love she gave and the memories she created will continue to live on through her family and friends.