BENTON – 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 homemaker. 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, and sisters Vanita and Mary. 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 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Illinois. Pastor Jesse Hinds will be officiating. Visitation will be graveside from noon-1 p.m.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.