In Memory ~ Johnson, Dixie

In Memory ~ Johnson, Dixie

DIXIE'S OBITUARY (batesgould.com)

Dixie A. Sherlock, 78, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

She was born February 15, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska to Verle “Red” and Ruby (Benefiel) Johnson.

Dixie was a 1961 graduate of Alliance High School.  On June 30, 1961 she married Eudean M. Terrell in Alliance.  They later divorced and on January 31, 1970 she married Gerald “Jerry” Sherlock in Bridgeport, Nebraska.

Dixie was involved with farming most of her life and for a time, also owned and operated the Squirrel Cage Bar in Alliance.  She was very social and always enjoyed visiting with her friends, playing cards and watching television.  She especially loved spending time with her dog Fiona.  She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.

She is survived by her sons, David (Anita) Terrell of Oak Hills, CA and Bryan Sherlock (Amy Iodence Sherlock) of Alliance; her grandchildren, Kurtis (Ginny) Terrell of Mesa, AZ, Kristun Kimok of San Diego, CA, Kaleb Hudson of Alliance, Tayton Sherlock of Alliance and Trace Sherlock of Alliance; her great-grandchild, Lincoln Terrell of Mesa, AZ; and family friend, Dan Frimann of Bayard.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Dawn Ann Terrell, her husbands and her brother, Mike P. Johnson.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.  Reverend Gideon Achi will officiate.  A reception for friends and family will follow the services at the United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in care of the family for a memorial to be designated later to, 1219 W. Kansas, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

from echovita.com  ~ It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dixie A. Sherlock (Alliance, Nebraska), who passed away on December 28, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Dixie's parents, Verle "Red" and Ruby Johnson (Benefiel)

From our 50th Reunion booklet

Johnson, Dixie

Spouse ~ Jerry Sherlock (deceased)

1219 West Kansas Street

Alliance, NE  69301

308-762-2488; cell ~ 308-760-3407

 

scpartypro@yahoo.com ~ son’s email

C ~ David Terrell, 47; Bryan Sherlock, 34

G ~ Kurtis, 24; Kristun, 21; Kaleb, 14; Tayton, 8;Trace, 3

Son David is married to Ann.  They have two children ~Kurtis & Kristun;  Son Bryan is married to Amy.  They have three sons ~ Kaleb, Tayton, and Trace

I farmed until 1990 and then sold everything.  I owned a bar for five years.

Since Dixie is currently in Good Sam, Cheryl Edwards Harris went to interview her and write her information.  If it weren't for bad luck, Dixie wouldn't have much luck at all.  She has been in Good Sam a good part of the time from November of '07 until the present.  In '07 the wind blew her down and she broke her hip in three places.  The next year she sprained her ankle.  While in physical therapy, they found severe gout - so once again to Good Sam.  Her goal was to get out to go to Myrt's (Myrtle Chandler) New Year's Eve party.  In May, she broke her right femur and then broke her knee cap.  She stayed at home during that healing.  In Dec. of '09 she broke her ankle and stayed home until that healed.  She's one tough cookie.  In May I (Cheryl) was visiting at Good Sam and who should I see?  You guessed it - Dixie.  This time she tripped on an uneven sidewalk and ended up with a broken kneecap (the other one), a broken eye socket (and a spectacular black eye), and a crushed wrist.  Just as she was ready to be released, she fell in her room at Good Sam and broke her other kneecap.  See what I mean?  

 Dixie is looking forward to being released - soon, she hopes, and seeing her new dog.  She will also go to Tucson to visit her son David.