Oreta Dixon

 Resident of the Tri-City area for 70 years, passed away February 14, 2015 in Kennewick, WA.  Oreta was born February 1, 1918 in Caney, OK.  She was raised in a poor area of Oklahoma which necessitated working at an early age.  She assisted her family by picking cotton and other small jobs.  Oreta also worked as a waitress in a diner, where she met her future husband Glynn Dixon.  She then went on to become an accomplished and knowledgeable fine jewelry sales person.  Her proudest family moments were when her children and grandchildren were born.  Oreta was also devoted to the Church of Christ for many years. 

 She is survived by her daughter, Glynda Dixon of Oakland, CA; son, Donald (Cathy) Dixon of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Darren (Julie) Dixon of Richland, Tamra (William) Fisher of Richland, Debra Powell of Vancouver, WA and Lea (Randy) Boe of Oakland, CA; great grandchildren, Keith Powell of Yakima, WA, Taylor Dixon of Richland, Bryan Ingraham of Pasco and Amelia Boe of California; sister, Freda Reid of Oklahoma as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Oreta was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Dixon and 5 siblings.

 Viewing will be Thursday, February 19^th and Friday, February 20^th, both from 5 PM until 8 PM at Events at Sunset, 915 Bypass Hwy, Richland.  A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9 AM also at Events at Sunset followed by a graveside service at Sunset Gardens.