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Ruby Dixon Obituary

Ruby Hudson Dixon, age 89, passed away at her home on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 1:35 p.m. surrounded by her loving family. A native of Hobart, LA, and resident of Galvez, LA. She was a former beautician and retired school bus driver with the Ascension Parish School System. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Monday, May 14, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Brad Dixon. Burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Survived by her children, Glenna Dixon McCon (Charles), Livingston, Terry Dixon (Debbie), Baton Rouge, Don Dixon (Avis), Gonzales, Leslie Dixon Hebert (Lou), Gonzales, and Maiben Dixon and former spouse, Faye Trabeau, Galvez; twelve grandchildren, Kim Aydell, Brad Dixon, Brittni Thyfault, Sarah Laenger, Loren Vidrine, Jackie Tuttle, Alanna Malone, Gemma Russell, Clint Hebert, Rani Poirrier, Amber Wolfington, and Garrett Rodriguez; thirty great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Glavin ""Sonny"" Hudson; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Dixon. Preceded in death by her husband, Leslie A. Dixon; parents, Maiben and Ida Stephens Hudson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Isaac and Josephine Carpenter Dixon; and brothers-in-law, Lyonell Dixon and Lynn Dixon and his wife, Jean. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers. She was a former member of Broussard Grove Baptist Church. Special thanks to Teri Kessel for the loving care given to mama. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 12 to May 14, 2018.
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I do not know Ruby, but she was a Dixon. She showed up on my genealogy as husband possb. On my line. She has a kind face and married into a great name. If anyone has the Dixon genealogy I would love for you to contact me. I'm at a block for now. So sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Dixon

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March 4, 2020

Leslie and Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. What a beautiful soul. Thoughts are with you and your family during these sad times. Remember the good times.

Meme Broussard

May 14, 2018

We are so very sorry for the loss of your mama. Our prayers to all of the family. We have many memories with yall

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

May 13, 2018

a loved one

May 13, 2018

Such a special person and a great cook!! Deepest condolences to the family

JoJo DeArmond

May 13, 2018

Sending prayers for the family, MawMaw Ruby was a careing, loveing lady she will be missed by all, love her as if she was my grandmother also may she Rest In Peace!❤❤❤❤

Margie Aydell

May 13, 2018

So sorry to hear about your Mom.
She was such a beautiful lady!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sandra Piper

May 12, 2018

Don, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Ramona Rossi Frederic

May 12, 2018

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