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Lucille Dixon Obituary
Lucille's family moved to Elida, N.M., in 1924, and she graduated from Elida High School in May of 1933. On May 17, 1936, she was married to I.J. "Buster" Dixon Jr. They lived most of their lives in the Elida community. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, the Roosevelt General Hospital Ladies' Auxillary, and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to spending the majority of her life as a devoted homemaker, Lucille also worked as a bookkeeper for Roosevelt General Hospital for 23 years before retiring at the age of 71. After retiring, she started oil painting and enjoyed cross-stitching, embroidery, crocheting and quilting. In 1990, she sold her home in Elida and moved to Portales.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Billy J. and Billie Jo Dixon, of Portales; two grandchildren, Sherel (and husband, Gary) Whited, of Portales and Barry (and wife, Traci) Dixon, of Roswell; three great-grandchildren, Makynsi and Raegan Whited and Britt Dixon; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur and Mae Killgore, of Rose, Okla. and Raymond and Delores Killgore, of Sallisaw, Okla.; two sisters, Dorothy Tomberlin, of Overland Park, Kan. and Nola Faye Guerin, of Arlington, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Gladys Miller; and by her husband, I.J. "Buster" Dixon, who died in 1971.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2007, at 11:00 A.M., at the First United Methodist Church in Portales. The Rev. Harry Riser and the Rev. Kenneth Broad will officiate. Burial will follow in the Portales Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barry Dixon, Britt Dixon, Gary Whited, Hank Killgore, Darrell Miller, Mike Guerin, Harrison Deen and Richard Lambirth. Honorary pallbearers will be the Roosevelt General Hospital Ladies' Auxillary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales 356-4455.
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Patty and Les Breen
October 17, 2021
We are so sorry of your dear mother. We worked with her at Roosevelt Hospital and she was a wonderful person.
Judith Bowers
March 30, 2019
I loved Lucille and her whole family. She was so gracious and such a sweet lady. Buster was kind and funny, and Billy was in my class at school. She was a good parent and wife. Condolences to the family. Love you all, Judy Titsworth
David & Lori Parker
April 5, 2007
Barry & Traci,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. Please know that you'll be in our prayers.
With love,
David, Lori, Katy, Kell & Tucker Parker
Bill Tausworthe
April 5, 2007
Buster was my scout master. Lucille took as much interest in our lives as anyone I can remember growing up. And could she cook. I loved them as a father and mother.
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June & Jim Moore
April 5, 2007
Our love and sympathy to all the family! Billy,
Charles, Earnest and I all have great memories of your folks and what they meant to so many. How blessed we all were to have such great mothers. Wish we could be there to be with you. In loving friendship, June Moore Waterflow,NM
Arthur Terry
April 5, 2007
Billy,
My deepest sympathy for your loss of your Mother. I will always remember what a precious lady she was and she will be missed by many as you celebrate the wonderful life she lived.
Stanley & Susan Rogers
April 5, 2007
we are so sorry for your loss. May god be with you during this time of sadness.
Marvin DOYAL
April 5, 2007
Billy,
We are sorry for your loss but we celebrate the life of your Mother. She was a great lady and I know she will be missed. You have our prayers.
Bucky & Wendy Jones
April 5, 2007
Bill, We are so sorry for your loss. I can remember the hours spent at your house and enjoy the love your mother always had. She was a wonderful lady and will be missied.
Ronda (Askew) Brown
April 5, 2007
Billy, The picture of your mom brings back so many memories! She was so pretty, sophistocated, always happy and fun. You and your family are so blessed to have enjoyed her for these many years. Such vivacious personality will be missed by everyone who ever knew her.
NM Children, Youth & Families Department
April 5, 2007
We were saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Judy (Titsworth) Bowers
April 5, 2007
Billy, your Mom was a wonderful woman. I remember your Mom's sweetness and kindness. My family adored her.
Marvin & Mona Roberts
April 5, 2007
Gary and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother. They are so precious. Our prayers are with you at this time. Marvin and Mona Roberts & family
Lela Jo Halliday
April 5, 2007
I can remember when Buster, Lucille, mom and dad did many things together and they always seemed so happy, laughing and enjoying life. Lucille and I worked together at the hospital and she was one of the best mentors I ever had. I loved Lucille for so many reasons, her kindness, her ability to do things the right way, her love of god and church, and she was always helping people. She will be missed by many people. My sympathy goes out to the family.
Dan Lord
April 5, 2007
Bill, I am sorry for your loss, but celebrate with you, in the grand entry to a new life for your Mom. God bless you all. You are in my prayers.
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