Doreen Priscillia Dixon Donald

Doreen Priscillia Dixon Donald was born on August 28, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Alfred and Emelda Dixon. She grew up surrounded by family alongside her six siblings: Alfred Dixon Jr., Sheralyn Collins, Lucille Dixon, Hilda Ramsey, Lori Johnson, and Jon Dixon. Doreen attended George Washington Carver High School. As life unfolded, Doreen married Bennie Lewis Donald Sr. From their union came two children, Bennie Lewis Donald Jr. and Arlene Celeste Donald-Johnson. Doreen was also blessed with two children from her relationship with Gregory Lewis: Doreen Lewis Donald-Middleton and Gregory Lewis Donald Sr. Her four children were among the greatest joys and blessings of her life. Throughout her working years, Doreen served others in several capacities, including employment with Accent Annex, Tulane Hospital Environmental Services, and SECU Credit Union. But no title she ever held could fully describe her greatest life's work—loving and caring for her family. Mama truly never met a stranger. She had an outgoing spirit, a generous heart, and a way of making everyone feel welcomed and loved. If one of her children brought a friend home, it wasn't long before that friend became one of her children too. There was always room for one more in Doreen's heart. And nobody was leaving her house hungry! Mama made sure her children had a home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She also had her own special way of sending her children out into the world—with a “King Kiss” before they left the house. Those who loved Doreen will also remember her Good Morning texts. She made sure the people she loved knew they were on her mind. Her presence could be felt through something as simple as a morning message—a little reminder that Mama was there. Doreen loved listening to gospel music, and her faith was woven deeply into the way she raised her family. One of her favorite Scriptures was Psalm 23, and she made sure each of her children knew how to recite both Psalm 23 and The Lord's Prayer. She planted those seeds of faith in her children, and those seeds will continue to grow through the generations that follow. Doreen leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her four children: Bennie L. Donald Jr. (Paula), Arlene C. Donald-Johnson (Tierre), Doreen L. Donald-Middleton (Pastor Derran), and Gregory L. Donald Sr. (Mattie); her grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; her siblings; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and all of the “children” she lovingly gathered into her heart along the way. Doreen's life was a testament to love, family, faith, laughter, and making room for others. Though her physical presence will be deeply missed, what Mama poured into her family cannot be buried with her. It lives in every Good Morning we will now miss receiving. It lives in every meal prepared with love. It lives in every prayer she taught us to pray. It lives in every person she welcomed as her own. And it lives in every generation that carries a piece of Doreen forward. Her voice may be silent, but her love will continue speaking. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” — Psalm 23:6 Forever our Mama. Forever in our hearts. Forever loved. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034

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Doreen Priscillia Dixon Donald

August 28, 1953 - August 4, 2026