Ms. Dixie Nell Shearill

September 6, 1944 - August 17, 2020

Dixie Nell Shearill was born September 6, 1944 to the late David and Alma Lockhart. She was the oldest of eleven children. Dixie graduated, from Lanier High School in 1961, as one of the top students. While at Lanier, she met the love of her life, William Shearill. She and William developed a courtship and later conjoined in matrimony. They were blessed with three handsome boys, Dwayne, David and baby boy Sherman. After graduating from Lanier High School, the family moved to Detroit, Michigan. Dixie retired from the United State Postal Services as a mail handler after 30 years of employment. Dixie was a divorced single mother, who enjoyed card games, watching horses and spending time with family and close friends. Dixie always gave good advice and gave a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be remembered for her fun and loving spirit. On August 17, 2020 Dixie transitioned into the arms of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Alma Lockhart, brother Clyde Lockhart and grandson Christopher Dwayne Shearill. Dixie loved them from the bottom of her heart. Dixie leaves to cherish her memory: Three sons, Dwayne (Lisa) Shearill, David (fiancé Rochelle Parker) Shearill and Sherman Shearill; Seven sisters Myree Craft, Gale Henry, Melvinnie Lockhart Johnson, Della Lockhart, Josephine Williams, Wynefred (Gary) Timmons and Carolyn (Byron) McGee; two Brothers, David Earl Lockhart and Charles (Agnes Evelyn) Lockhart; Five grandchildren, Cortnee Shearill, Carrie Gulledge, Keonne Cooperwood, Dejanae Shearill, and DeAsia Shearill; Five great grandchildren, Karl III, Elijah and Jacob Gulledge, Kolby Cooperwood and Nathaniel Afflick; One Uncle, Jonathon Lockhart; One Aunt, Marie Freeze; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.