Dixie Ann Padgett-Naughton on June 13, 2008 of Mullica Hill, after an extended illness, age, 61. Principal of Bishop George H. Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School, Carney¹s Point.
Devoted mother of Peter Naughton and his wife Renee. Loving grandmother of Savannah Lee. Loving daughter of Anne (nee Pisani) and the late William Padgett. Dear sister of William Padgett. Niece of Nicolina Jamroz. Cousin of Cynthia (Deana) Jamroz, along with longtime family friend, Monsignor John A. Clarke and relatives in NJ, PA and SC.
In her long career, Dixie taught in many Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden. Her first teaching position was at Annunciation, Bellmawr, followed by St. Anthony of Padua, Camden, St. Mary¹s, Gloucester City, St. Bridget¹s Glassboro, St. Edward¹s Pine Hill, St. Jude, Blackwood, St. Joseph¹s Swedesboro and Bishop Guilfoyle, Carneys Point.
For the past four years, Dixie was Principal at Bishop Guilfoyle. Dixie was awarded the Bishop¹s Medal of the Diocese of Camden for her outstanding contribution to educating Catholic youth. In the late 80¹s she took a sabbatical from teaching and opened a Bridal Shop in Washington Township known as Bridals by Dixiana. A local newspaper once described her as one of Washington Township most successful business woman. However, she returned to teaching because in her heart she was a true educator.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday eve. 7:00-9:00pm and Wednesday 9:15-10:15am at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME 119 Ganttown Rd. Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00am at Saints Peter & Paul RC Church, Washington Twp. Entombment New St. Mary¹s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com
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