Judith Rose "Judy" Dixon

Judith Rose "Judy" Dixon obituary, Benton, IL

Judith Rose "Judy" Dixon

Judith Dixon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Morton and Johnston Funeral Home on Feb. 4, 2024.

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Judith (Judy) Rose Dixon went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born December 9, 1937, to Van and Lodema McCommons. She was married to Billy G. Dixon for 64 years. She was a wife, mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and home maker. Judy worked as a secretary for Country Companies Insurance before her retirement. She was active in the Benton First United Methodist Church for more than 65 years. She is survived by daughter, Valerie Potts; son, Clark (Alicia) Dixon; grandchildren, Bryson (Alexa) Potts; Sydney (Cole) Naseman; and Sara Dixon; great-grandson, Hudson Potts; brother Wesley (Lois) McCommons; sister-in-law, SaLinda McCommons; and Judy and Bill's favorite son, BJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers George and Steve McCommons, and sisters Vanita Neve and Mary Holman. She was known for her legendary apple dumplings.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family suggests donations to the Benton First United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton, Illinois. Pastor Jesse Hinds officiating. Visitation will be graveside from noon-1 p.m.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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