Thomas was born on March 22, 1916 to John and Sudie (Sessoms) Sykes in Bladen County, NC. She is survived by nieces Barbara Parker of Rocky Mount and Ruby McLamb of Rocky Mount; special friends Bonnie Hall of Durham, Thomas and Faye Wray of Apex, Gerald and Diane Dutton of Durham; and 3 grandchildren. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband John Franklin Thomas, and son Robert “Bobby” Dixon, Jr.

A Graveside service will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at Apex Cemetery with Reverend Jimmy Hall officiating. Memorials may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 2047 Gate #2 Rd., Creedmoor, NC 27522. Condolences may be made at www.apexfuneral.com