Brenda Johnson Dixon

August 13, 1940 - March 15, 2019

Brenda Johnson Dixon, age 78, of Naples, Florida, passed away on March 15, 2019. She was born to the late Edward B. Johnson and Frances Worth Johnson of Pahokee, Florida, on August 13, 1940. Her older brother, Bobby Joe Johnson, and infant grandson, Jack Dostal, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Clarence Lee Dixon of Naples, Florida, two daughters, Kimberly Dixon Dostal (Russell) of Tampa, Florida and Jennifer Leigh Dixon of Dalton, Georgia; one grandson, Tucker Dostal of Tampa; One sister, Marlene Johnson Townsend (John A.) of Lakeland, Florida; Twin brother, Brian Johnson (Helen) of Cleveland, Tennessee; Nephews Eric Johnson (Erica) of Athens, Tennessee; Kevin Townsend, Lakeland, Florida; Rodney Townsend, Abbeville, Alabama, and Charles Frank Townsend, Summerfield, Florida; and Great nephews Brandon Johnson, Athens, Tennessee and Tyler Johnson, Cleveland, Tennessee. There are numerous cousins and one aunt, Kathrine Walker Worth, Okeechobee, Florida. Brenda graduated from Naples High School in 1958. She studied piano under Dr. Delton Alford, later graduating as valedictorian from Lee College (now Lee University) in 1960, with an Associates of Arts degree in music. She was selected for the college Campus Choir, and the Lee College Touring Choir, (now Lee Singers) and toured throughout the United States and Bahamas while at Lee. During her career she served as church secretary, pianist, accompanist, organist, choir director, vocalist, arranger, composer and piano teacher. Her passion was worship through church music. God gifted her in an impactful and profound way. A memorial service will be held in Cleveland, Tennessee on Monday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Westmore Church of God, 2411 Wolfe Dr. NW. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Lee University School of Music, Michael Brownlee Scholarship fund. Mail Contributions to: Lee University, c/o Debbie Bell, PO Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320. This announcement is made for the family courtesy of the Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee Chapel. You may share your condolences with the Dixon family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.