Marian A. Dixon Obituary (1930 - 2023)

Marian A. Dixon 93 of Pontiac, IL died November 1, 2023 at 3:20am at Goldwater Care of Pontiac. Her funeral will be held on Saturday November 4,2023 at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church in Pontiac, IL Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00-7:00pm at the First Baptist Church, Pontiac. Memorials in Marian's name may be made to First Baptist Church or Alzheimers Association. Marian was born on June 14 1930 a daughter of Walter "Ted" and Alta (Carsten) Carroll. She married James Dixon Jr on July 19,1953 in Graymont, IL. Survivors include: Her husband: James Dixon Jr of Pontiac, IL; three children: Dan (Carrie) Dixon of Flanagan, IL, Greg (LeAnn) Dixon of Pontiac, IL and Cindy (Scott) Knight of Flanagan, IL; seven grandchildren: Kimberly Cruz, Jason Dixon, Amanda Gatrell, Melissa Hoover, Joshua Knight, Jill Kindred and Jenna Lechuga Knight; thirteen great grandchildren: Kate, Tyler, Tristan, Alexis, Jasper, Linus, Roman, McKinley, Keagan, Staci, Christian, Bria and Tessa. Marian was known as "Sis" by her siblings whom she loved dearly. She was the rock/glue of the Carroll family. She was a devoted daughter to her mother and missed her deeply when she died. Also surviving are two sisters: Keturah Fogelman and Connie Schurtz; two brothers: John "Butch" (Marcia) Carroll and Jim Carroll Marian was preceded in death by her older brother Bob who she so deeply loved and respected, younger brother Tom and special youngest brother Bill. Marian attended the Baptist church her whole life. She loved the Lord and was a Sunday school teacher and Bible school teacher. She enjoyed the ladies mission society. She also served as an election judge for many years. She loved canning and freezing produce from the farm. She was known for her delicious yeast rolls, buns and "turtle" Candies. She was a willing babysitter for the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a simple person and very frugal but always helpful and kind to everyone.