Norma "Jeannie" Dixon

Norma Jean “Jeannie” Dixon (Cole), age 74, of Tipp City Ohio, passed away on October 3rd, 2026, at her residence.

Jeannie graduated from Stebbins High School in 1970. She married Donald G. Cole, and had one son, Donnie Cole. Jeannie later married Henry Dixon, to whom she had been married for over 30 years.

Jeannie began her journey of faith at the Mt. Overlook Baptist Church in Riverside in 1980. In 1982, she joined the East Fourth Street Church of God (Evangel COG) and began working at the East Dayton Christian Academy as an office assistant. Jeannie continued to work for the church and school for many years. During that time, she was loved and respected by the students, staff, parents and church members, and she was known for being someone who was devoted to her service and her love for the Lord.

And for those who knew Jeannie, she loved everyone. She always tried to see the positive side of things, and she always made everyone around her feel just a little bit better.

Jeannie loved to travel, and she and Henry would take bucket-list trips whenever they could. She loved her grandkids, and especially loved her dogs, Natasha and Delilah.

Jeannie is preceded in death by her husband Henry, her parents, John and Stella Sparks, her sister Martha Coterel and her brother Harmon Sparks.

She is survived by her brother, Jerel Sparks (Elaine), son Donnie, (Christie Cole), stepdaughter Melissa Katzenbach, stepson Daniel Dixon, and stepdaughter Laura Dixon. She has 7 grandchildren, Wendie Daws (Adam), Donnie Cole, Tommy Cole, Chelsea Colthar (Rylan), Clarissa Katzenbach, Casey Katzenbach, Mariah Billow (Cody), Courtney Wright and Braden Dixon. She has 8 great-grandchildren, Madison, Alivia and AJ Daws, Owen and Brynlee Colthar, and Kadence, Karter and Kali Bass.

The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 P.M. on Friday, October 9th at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel, located at 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek Ohio, 45432.

The funeral will be held Saturday, October 10th, at 10 A.M. at the same location. Her beloved pastor, Reverend David Renfro will officiate.

The service will be livestreamed, click HERE to watch.

Jeannie will be interred at the Shiloh Cemetery following the funeral service.

Condolences may be sent to Jeannie’s Facebook Page, or to the family at newcomerdayton.com. 

To share a memory of Jeannie or to leave a special message for her family, please sign the online guestbook provided.