Mary Brontee Hulon Dixon

surrounded by her family. Bron was born on September 9, 1931 in Dillon, SC to the late John

Shepherd and Blanche Bryant Hulon.

She graduated from Lake View High School and earned a BS in Music Education from the

University of South Alabama and a MA and AA in Administration from the University of

Alabama.

Bron had 35 years in education touching the lives of countless students. She was a music

and choral teacher at Vigor High School and B.C. Rain. She also taught 4th grade at Kate

Shepard Elementary and Marketing and Distributive Education at Satsuma High School. She

then transitioned from the classroom to a Vocational Instructional Placement Specialist with

MCPSS.

Bron was a member of Sweet Adelines International for over 60 years where she directed the

Mobile Chorus for 30 years. She also served as a member of the International Board of

Directors, International Music Faculty, and was instrumental in starting choruses in many

other countries including Germany, Sweden, Finland, Australia and New Zealand. In 1971

she won the International Quartet Championship “Queens of Harmony” with her beloved

quartet Bron's Tones with whom she maintained a friendship with until her passing.

She received the award for outstanding Alumni from the University of South Alabama in 1971

and also received a special proclamation and appreciation from the USO and State

Department.

Bron also loved and sang many years with her Bella sisters in Mobile’s all women Bella Voce Chorus.

Bron was a long-time member of Spring Hill Presbyterian church in Mobile.

Bron was preceded in death by her sister, Myrle Evans and brother, Ernest Hulon. Bron is

survived by her sister, Teresa Gillespie (Tee), Mt. Airy, NC, 4 children, Michael Dixon, Fran

Moor (Jack), Denise Duke, and Bronte' Dixon. She will be missed by her grandchildren who

affectionately called her Mor-Mor, Lisa Duke, Kyle Moor and Jacquelyn Moor and 6 great-

grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made in Bron's name to the Music

Department of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, AL 36608.

A memorial service honoring Bron will be held at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.