Wanda Jeanette Dixon

Wanda Dixon was born in Oakland, CA, June 13, 1957 to the union of Daniel Dixon (of Houston, TX) and Edith Mae Dixon (of Lil Rock, AK). She is the 6th of 9 Children. Wanda grew up in a loving family and always stayed close to her Mother.

Wanda and Abraham Rogers (RIL) were together for 17 years. They had 5 beautiful children. Wanda began having children at the tender age of 14. By the age of 17, she had 4 children. Her last child, Jason Rogers, was born 8 years later. They raised their children to be close. She was often heard saying to them, “It’s us against the world” Wanda and Abe started their family in Oakland. Seeking greener pastures, they saved their money in order to move their family to join her brother Donald Dixon, in Portland Oregon. On November 3rd, 1982, while pregnant with her last born, they packed up their things in a U-Haul truck and moved to Portland. They lived in a one bedroom house on 8th & Shaver.

Wanda had a strong love for family and was also instrumental in raising three of her sister’s children. From Oakland to Oregon, she took in several of them in, at various intervals. There was nothing that she wouldn’t do for family. One of her younger brothers left home and came to stay with Wanda and her family. Both of them just teenagers. Wanda worked two jobs for many years in order to support the family. She was an amazing individual. She worked at Steinfield’s Pickles for over 25 years until she retired. While at Steinfield’s Pickles she served as a shop steward, supervisor and forklift driver. Her multiple second jobs included over 15 years at the U.S. Postal Service as a seasonal worker, 7-Eleven, Avon, PartyLite, Amway and selling Home Interior.

Wanda enjoyed interior decorating and loved “Home interior” She also enjoyed cooking and was an avid reader. Her early collection of books included the Harlequin Romances. She also enjoyed singing, outreach and praying. Later on in life she rededicated her life to Christ. Over the years, she was a member of Albina Christian Center, Victory Outreach and Life Change Church. She was discipled at Victory Outreach and was an active member. She served on the worship team, founded the Victory Outreach choir and the Voices of Praise small singing group. She was the leader of the Hospitality team, Helping Hands and was an active part of the
Twilight Treasures Outreach Ministry. She also taught at the Women’s  Recovery Home.

Wanda was kingdom minded. She attended North Portland Bible College and graduated from V.O.S.S.O.M. Victory Outreach School of Ministry. She founded and established a ministry of her own in 2009 called Women of Divine Purpose. Her vision was to bring women together of all walks of life, to encourage, strengthen and utilize their God given gifts. She was an evangelist and encourager, who reminded women of their importance, value and self-worth. Wanda also got her certificate of completion for Hotel and Restaurant Management and took training courses at an online Air Academy.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, her Sisters Beverly Thompson– Hickerson, Gwendolyn Maxine Taylor and Celestine Dixon of Oakland California. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted children, JaQuise Dixon, Shavona Rogers, La’Qrisha Mensah; Son in Love, Shadrack Mensah-Nkwayerie Ghana; Abraham Rogers Jr. III and Jason Rogers. Her siblings, Shirley
Ganner-Coilton, Edith Hall, Donald Dixon; Sister in Love, Vernette Dixon, Dennis Dixon, David Dixon and Sister in Love, Cheryl Johnson; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grands and a host of Nieces and Nephews, and greats. Not to mention all of her adopted/community Sons and Daughters.

Preceded in life, by Sister in Love Jueretta Dixon of Oakland, CA and Sister of Heart - Eugenia Adair of Portland, OR

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