Dixie Modean (Malone) Drilling Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 81, Dixie Modean (Malone) Drilling of Morrilton, Arkansas, born in Plumerville, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dalton C. Malone and Alidene Bennett Malone; her husband Denis; her brother William "Bill" J. Malone; and her siblings-in-law, Christine "Honey", David Thessing and Joan Drilling.
She is survived by: her brother Charles; her sisters-in-law, Ellen Malone and Sandra Malone; her children, Mark Drilling (Kim) of Conway, Amy Hoyt (Todd) of Morrilton, David Drilling (Heather) of Morrilton and Jon Drilling (Stacy) of Morrilton; her pet Gigi; her grandchildren, Kevin Harwell (Lori), Lance Harwell (Amber), Lindsey McConnell (John Bryant), Taylor Hoyt, Adam Hoyt (Teal), Ben, Jack, Dayton, Phillip and Ethan Drilling; and her great grandchildren, Baylea Johnson, Brandon Harwell (Emma), Natalie Yates (Chris), Kelvin Baker, Lex Harwell, Amy Claire, Anna, John Hoyt McConnell and Archer Hoyt. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Sacred Heart School.
