Jimmie Lee Whitefield, 95, of Orange, Texas passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Orange, Texas. Services to honor Jimmie were held Friday morning, August 11, 2023 at Dorman Funeral Home.
An additional service was held Monday afternoon, August 14, 2023, at Scoggins Funeral Home, Van  Alstyne, Texas. Rite of Committal and Interment followed immediately afterward at Van Alstyne Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jody Lay, Billy Lay, Curtis Lloyd, Rick Rhodes, Charles Rhodes, and Gabriel Hernandez. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmie Dewayne, Jordon Cooper, and Robert Hernandez.
Jimmie Lee Whitfield was born on May 23, 1928 in Spindletop, Texas, daughter of Evolia Theriot Williams and Clarence Phillip Williams. On  Sundays Jimmie could be found singing in her church choir and also occasionally playing guitar and piano. Her favorite flowers were roses and she loved working in her flower beds. Jimmie also enjoyed quilting and times she was able to to dancing. Most of all Jimmie loved spending time with her family and friends.  She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew  her.
Preceding Jimmie in death are her parents, Clarence Phillips Williams and Evolia Theriot Williams; sisters, Betty Jean Williams and Irmalee Kent; brother, Wilford Williams; son, George Phillip Whitfield; and daughter, Billy Sue Owens.
Jimmie is survived by her loving husband, J. D.Dixon; brother, C. P. Williams and sister-in-law, Teressa William; son, Marvin Whitfield and daughter-in-law, Shirley Whitfield; grandchildren, Jimmy Dewayne, Ricky, Charles Wayne, Michele, Christy and Melissa; great-grandchildren, Lexie, Jamie, Ashlee, Robert, Jordan, Gabriel, Matthew and Graham; great-great-grandchildren, Conner, Avery, Kensli, Kha'mari, Carson and Jaide; and numerous members of extended family and friends.
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