Juanita Dixon
Juanita Dixon
A private graveside service for Juanita Dixon, 99, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dixon passed away 2:22 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born August 30, 1920, at Elk Creek, Missouri in Howell County, to Nellie King Morgan and Charley King. Nita received her education at West Plains High School and graduated in 1939. On February 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Fent Dixon. Mr. Dixon preceded her in death in 2001 after being married for fifty-nine years. Nita Dixon captured the true spirit of the Greatest Generation that she was a part of for almost a century. She was a high school athlete, captain of the volley ball team, who was both kind and beautiful. She followed her husband across the country while he was serving the Army during World War II. After her children were a little older, she went to work in county government until her retirement age of sixty-five. She also enjoyed working as an election judge in Howell County for many, many elections. Nita enjoyed cooking for her family and church community. She was famous for her Howell County blue ribbon fudge and pickle relish. She churned out the best homemade ice cream for gatherings at the Brandsville Church of Christ and her family enjoyed her iron skillet fried chicken at picnics and holidays. Her grandchildren loved it when she played her harmonica or ball games with them. She will be sadly missed by so many.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Havens and husband, Clinton, Ozark, Missouri and Nancy Joneshill, Searcy, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Vicky Smith and husband, Karl, Dane Joneshill and wife, Hannah, Clint Dallas Havens and wife, Ashley and Chelsea Etheridge and husband, Caleb; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Aloth Driskell, Toquerville, Utah.
Her parents, husband, infant son, John Patrick Dixon, sister, Lorene Bray and son-in-law, Barry Joneshill, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West Plains MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 20, 2020 @ 3:41 pm
Mary/Clinton, Nancy, and Families,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you upon the passing of Juanita. You and your families will be in our daily thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed the visits and conversations with your Mother and Father when they would visit Oscar/Helen..wonderful memories and good times! May God comfort, encourage, and strengthen all of you thru this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
April 20, 2020 @ 7:49 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a beautiful lady and I know she will be missed by so many. God bless and keep you all.
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
April 20, 2020 @ 9:15 pm
Mary and clint abd all the family…so very sorry to hear of juanita’s passing. She was a good gal. Prayers for you all.
Melissa (Vaughn) Lowe
April 21, 2020 @ 2:21 am
So Sorry to hear about Nita’s passing. I was born and raised out by them. She was such a sweet lady. I pray that you will find comfort during this difficult time.
Melissa (Vaughn) Lowe
Kathy Bray Beaty
April 23, 2020 @ 7:43 pm
My prayers are with the family.
She was a sweet woman.
Her sister, Lorene Bray was my Aunt.
May she rest in peace.
Kathy Bray Beaty
Marty Beavers
April 24, 2020 @ 8:26 am
Mary Ellen , so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing . It sounds like she was an amazing lady ! Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this sad time . God Bless you and all your family. ??? Larry & Marty Beavers
Sara
April 24, 2020 @ 11:00 am
Mary, Clint & family, you are in our thoughts & prayers. Lifting you up to our heavenly Father to give you peace & comfort. Hugs from everyone at Christian County DSS.
Teena-Louise
April 25, 2020 @ 10:26 am
Prayers are with the family. Mrs. Dixon was such a joy when I was a CNA. Lovely personality.