Funeral services for Dixie Lee Henderson Woods, 87, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Livingston, Texas with Pastor Kenneth Darden officiating. Interment will follow at the Victory Place Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

On February 25, 1936, in Onalaska, Texas, Dixie was born to Mrs. Bell (Randolph) and Mr. Willie Stephens. She grew up in Onalaska until she met the love of her life, Arthur Lee Henderson Sr. They married in 1952 and started a family. The family that Dixie and Arthur created would become Dixie's legacy.

At a very early age she accepted Christ and attended Garner Chapel Missionary Baptist church. Faith, family, and work ethic was the foundation of Dixie's life and the values that she instilled within her children and grandchildren. She created a life for her family filled with love and good food as gathering for Sunday dinners weekly was important family time.

Dixie demonstrated the importance of having a good work ethic and she worked for the Cochran family for over 40 years. She was always heavily involved in church activities and made sure that her family understood the importance of serving God. Later, she united with Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Darden, where she remained committed until her demise.

Dixie gained her wings on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Livingston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Stephens and Bell (Randolph) Stephens; husband, Arthur Lee Henderson Sr.; second husband, James Woods; son, Jimmie Henderson; one great grandson; and siblings, Ernest Stephens, Ross Stephens, Willie Stephens Jr., Andrew Stephens, Albert Stephens, Katherine Moore, Sidney Stephens, and Herman Stephens.

She is survived by her daughter, Annie Robinson and Ezekiel; daughter, Florida Harris, daughter, Linda Bailey, son, Arthur Henderson Jr. and Lynda; son, John David Henderson and Miyaka; son, Quinn Lewis and wife Cyndi; grandchildren, Laketra Miles, Arthur English, Ezekiel Henderson, Robert Long III, Sandra Long, Saville Harris, Jimmica O'Guinn, Tashatta Coleman, Telisa Jenwright, Journey Henderson, Angela Robinson, Arthelia Burch, Julius Deon Bailey, Serena Bailey, Anika Bailey, Salina Bailey, Morgan Gene Henderson, Kevin Henderson, and Devin Henderson; 21 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sister, Annie Mae Owens; and special niece, Gloria Franks; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Active Pallbearers: Dr. Robert Lewis Long III, Julius Bailey, Jr., Arthur English, Ezekiel Henderson, Saville Harris, Eric Lewis, Jr., Kevin Henderson, Devin Henderson

Honorary Pallbearers: Arthur Lee Henderson, Jr., John David Henderson, Quinn Lewis, Ezekiel Robinson, R.D. Henderson, Jr., George Stephens, Aaron McGowen, Harold Fuqua