Leslie Katherine Dillon

LESLIE KATHERINE THOMAS DILLON, AGE 64

And a resident of the Thomas Community passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her home Sunday January 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a Class of 1979 graduate of Pine High School, where she was selected as Homecoming Queen in 1978. Kathy worked as a teller for Hancock/Whitney Bank at the Bogalusa, Poplarville, Picayune and Franklinton branches for several years. She always enjoyed going to the races at dirt tracks around the area. Kathy and her husband operated Kick It Up Kennels, raising Beagles that they took to countless field trials and events. She loved spending time in the woods and fields with her dogs and getting to know the many people she met. Kathy was an avid reader of different types of novels. She was also an excellent cook that truly loved preparing delicious meals for her family and friends. Her bread pudding was famous to anyone who had tried it. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church and appreciated all the time spent with the women of the church, who have provided so much support during her difficult times. Most of all, she loved taking care of her grandchildren and cherished every moment watching them grow up.

Survived by:

Husband: Timothy Paul Dillon

3 Daughters and Sons in law: Nicole and Logan Williams,

Cassie and Michael Yeager,

Leslie and Mark McCrory

Grandchildren: Mia, Andrew, Liv, Madison, Kinsley, Amelia, Clay, Dylan, Weston

Parents: Gary Dale Thomas and Earnestine Morris Thomas

Sisters and Brothers in law: Melissa and John Hunt,

Criste Polk,

Amanda and Denny Miller

Mother in law: Josephine Odom Dillon

Brothers in law and Sisters in law: Brent and Carolyn Dillon,

Waylon Dillon,

Kaye Dillon,

Blake Dillon

Also numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many dear friends

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Delmus and Maryella Morris, Loveria Thomas, Hubert and Dorothy Thomas, father in law Vincent Eugene Dillon and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Wednesday January 21st from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and after 9:00 am on Thursday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Thursday with Rev. Jeff Dykes, Rev. David Easterling and Rev. Shea Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Sandridge Hill Cemetery near her home.

Pallbearers: Blake Dillon, Bryson Miller, Blake Miller, Justin Polk, Shea Hunt, Chase Wascom

Honorary Pallbearers: Craig Barber, Johnny Prestage, Johnny Ray Spears, Andrew Anthony, Stefen Givens, Chuck Thomas, Scooter Singley