On April 2, 1931, Cudie Harrison and Cordelia Ford were blessed with a beautiful baby girl who they lovingly called, "Nathella".

Nathella professed a hope in Christ at an early age.  Her love for the Lord was enormous.

Nathella was raised by her grandmother, Suzie Ford who she loved dearly.  She attended Booker T. Washington in Haskell, OK.

She met and married the love of her life, Elmer Dixon.  To this union 8 children were born and raised.

Nathella's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.  She made sure they felt her unconditional love and guidance.

In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and going to the casino.  Nathella was always full of life.  She love to joke and have fun.  She will be remembered for the good times on her porch where she welcomed everyone with unconditional love.

On December 15, 2025, Nathella gained her wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cudie and Cordelia her husband, Elmer Dixon, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 2 sons, Billy and Cedric, 2 son-in-laws, Wayne Jackson and Cleveland Bledsoe and a special nephew, James Durant, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory, 1 son, Lewis Edward Hopson of Muskogee, OK; 5 daughters, Debra Bledsoe & Sheila Jackson of Haskell, OK; Regina Bankston & Paulette Dixon of Coweta, OK; and Donna Sue Dixon of Jenks, OK; 1 brother, Keith Harrison and 1 sister, Lanasha Harrison of Tulsa, OK; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 32 great-great-grandchildren & special nieces Janice Durant & Beverly Jemison, and special nephews, Darrell & Jerry Durant along with a host of cousins 7 friends who she loved dearly.

A Home Going Service is scheduled, Saturday December 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m., First Baptist Church, 1401 N. Haskell Blvd., Haskell, OK. Interment will follow in Haskell City Cemetery, Haskell, OK; with Pastor Carl Morgan, delivering the eulogy.

Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The family has been cared for by House of Winn-Muskogee