Margo Dixon was chair of the 2017 Convention in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Through her "love for babies" (her words) she enmassed a magnificent collection of natives.
Friends of the Creche was notified recently of her death.
Here is her daughter's email.
Hello - I wanted to reach out to notify you all at the Friends of the Creche that my mother, Margaret Dixon, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024.
She loved your organization dearly, and put on the convention in Bethlehem, PA in 2017, which she remembered fondly. I wanted to know if you could share the information about her passing with your members, as is appropriate.
We are very proud to say that her collection of nativities has been accepted by Stone Gables Estate, who absorbed the National Christmas Center in
Elizabethtown, PA. They will eventually be displaying a plaque in Margo's honor.
Unfortunately, they are in the process of rebuilding some historic barns that were transported to the property in Elizabethtown to house the full National Christmas Center collections (a multi-year project), so for now the National Christmas Center is only open seasonally, this year November 29, 2024 - January 4, 2025 (accessed by shuttle from 48 Industrial Rd. Elizabethtown, PA 17022).
Nevertheless, a dream fulfilled:
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/2012/10/georgia_woman_moves_to_bethleh.html and https://www.npr.org/2012/12/21/167626250/nativity-collector-dreams-of-mangers-and-museums.
Thank you for embracing my mother over many years, and please let me know if I can be of any further service in notifying those who may know my mom (or in closing her membership).
With appreciation,
Helen Dixon
Thank you Helen for your kindness to include us with a notificiation. "Margo" has been a vital part of Friends of the Creche over many years. She arranged a magficicent experience for all of us in 2017 and introduced us to many of her connections. She will be missed.
This is a great example of two important parts of our organization that are underutilized - planning the future of our collections and keeping Friends of the Creche informed of major life transitations
Neil Allen - Webmaster.
Comments