Dixie Ruth Gillum

Dixie Gillum, age 88 of Noble, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Dixie Ruth Fuller was born May 17, 1933, in Hamilton, Texas, the youngest of 3 children born to Tobe J. Fuller and Velva Viola (Smith) Fuller. Her early years were in Bangs, Texas, where she attended school. Full of fiery faith, Dixie accepted the call to preach at 8 years of age. At age 14, she preached before the Pentecostal Church of God National Convention, and by age 16, she was pastoring her first church. Dixie married young, and was the proud mother of three children: son, Mike, and daughters, Cheryl and Diane. Later Dixie moved to Fort Stockton, Texas and it was here, she met and married Jim Gillum and he brought with him his three daughters: Jackie, Kathy and Tina. Dixie and Jim were married on December 29, 1966, and two families became one. Dixie would go on to attend Berean Bible College, to receive her Ministerial Studies diploma, which is the first step towards becoming licensed or ordained minister with the Assembly of God organization, and she devoted her life to preaching the word of God. Dixie pastored several churches and her last pastoral duties were at Full Gospel Mission Church in Fort Stockton, TX. This church was one Dixie planted, with the help of Jim and Diane. Dixie cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, and taking long walks. She learned to fish and hunt with Jim, and it was said she was an excellent shot. Her greatest legacy will be a life lived for Christ, and she impacted many. She will be dearly missed! She was preceded in death by: her husband, Jim Gillum; son, Mike Lee; son-in-law, Jack Tracy; Great-grandson, Austin Haley; her parents, Tobe and Viola Fuller and siblings, Buel Fuller, Tobie Jo Fuller, Laverne Fuller and Powell Fuller. Dixie is survived by: children, Cheryl Tracy, Diane Henry and husband David, Jackie Martinez and husband Johnny, Kathy Lee and husband Jerry, and Tina Gillum and husband Dave Sergent; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson, and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Little's Chapel, Wilson-Little. Burial will follow at the Noble I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Send online condolences @ www.wilsonlittle.com.

Dixie Ruth Gillum

May 17, 1933 - March 20, 2022