01/11/2026
Mrs. Shirley Ann Thacker, of York, SC transitioned on Sunday morning, January 4, 2026, after celebrating her 78th birthday, surrounded by her immediate family at home. She was born January 3, 1948 in at Divine Savior Hospital in York, SC to the late Cleveland and Mary Dixon.
Shirley began her high school career at Jefferson High School in York, SC, but was a proud graduate of the Class of 1965 from Emmett Scott High in Rock Hill, SC. She later attended Friendship College in Rock hill.
Shirley was an employee at Klear Knit in Clover, SC for several years and later became a teacher's aide for York School District One. After retiring from York School District, she worked for some time with the York County Board of Disabilities, retiring from there as well.
Shirley was a devoted member of White Hill AME Zion Church, where she proudly served as a member of the musical choir, and supported the usher board, Sunday School secretary, deaconess board, Senior Empowerment, Women’s Ministry and other auxiliaries. She was also a member of the District Conference Choir and a loyal member of White Hill Chapter #350 Order of the Eastern Star.
Shirley was a loving and supportive yet mild-mannered mother, grandmother, family member and friend. She was always pristine and neat, clean from her head to her feet. She was a longtime member of the East End Community, and a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. Shirley enjoyed watching her soap operas and Hallmark movies. She also enjoyed watching videos of individuals eating crab legs.
Shirley is preceded in death by her loving parents, Cleveland and Mary Everee (Sims) Dixon, and her sister, Ola Yvonne Dixon Steele.
Left to cherish loving memories of Shirley are her husband of 36 years, James H. Thacker of the home; two loving sons, Clevie T. Dixon (Gloria) of York, SC and Stephen D. Dixon (Barbara) of Charlotte, NC; one loving and devoted daughter, Courtney A. Thompson. Shirley was a proud grandmother of seven grandchildren: Twan Dixon, Kenya Adams, Jared Dixon, Stephen Dixon, Jr., Akeenah Gore, Z'ion Dixon, and Avareah Dixon; as well as seven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and two brothers, Bill Dixon (Yvonne) and Bobby Dixon, both of York, SC. Also surviving Shirley are a nephew, Damion Dixon (Marissa) and two nieces, Nina McConnell and Jona McFadden; two special aunts, Doretha Littlejohn (Otis) and Patricia Curry all of York, SC; two great-nephews, Jarvis McConnell and Daemon Dixon. Shirley also leaves a host of special cousins and kinfolk: Susan Smith, Beverly Curry, Arnishia Curry, Carrie Jones, Jay Anderson, The Dixon-Garvin-Sims-Ross families; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Wife- "If only you knew how lost I feel without you, the love of my life. I loved you, but God loved you best and I know that you are resting safe in his arms." - Thack
Mother- "When I was a child you loved me and spoiled me, you took care of me, you taught me right from wrong, and when I did not always get it right on the first try, you loved me anyway. When I stumbled and lost my way, you prayed for me, never abandoning me, never withholding your love. Thank you for everything, Queen Mother, I will always honor, respect and love you in this life and beyond. Until we need again, we love you..." - Clevie, Stephen, and Courtney
Mother, rest in paradise. Memories of you we will carry always in our hearts forever.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Monday, January 12, 2026 at White Hill AME Zion Church in York, SC with Rev. LeCounte Nedab officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in York, SC.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Eastern Star Rites will begin at 12:00 noon.