Dixie A. Moody Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-16T21:00:00
End: 2025-05-16T23:00:00
Location: Calvary Baptist Church

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dixie A. Moody (Monticello, Illinois), born in Belle Plaine, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 11, 2025 at the age of 75. 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, Dean Eggert and Evelyn Eggert (Thompson); her parents-in-law, Emily and Lewis Moody; her siblings-in-law, Gayle Moody, John Wade and Bill Cook; and her nephew Jeff Wade.

She is survived by: her husband Jim Moody; her sons, David Moody (Megan) of Downers Grove, Eric Moody of Champaign, Alex Moody (Adriane) of Decatur and John Moody of Monticello, Illinois; her grandchildren, Joshua, Anneliese, Lena, Greta and Max; her sisters, Deanna Cook of Marengo, Iowa. and Crystal Benscoter (Stratton) of Marengo, Iowa.; and her nieces, Johnnette Kruse (Bill Collins), Audra VanBennekom (Doug) and Sara Benscoter.

Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Southern Baptist Convention (Mission Dignity) or an organization of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mackey-Wright Funeral Home

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May 14, 2025

Paula Pilkington-Mellenbruch wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Dixie as a wonderful, sweet friend in my youth in Victor, IA. She always had a kind word and a smile. Rest in peace, dear friend.”

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May 16

Visitation

Calvary Baptist Church
738 W Bridge St, Monticello, IL 61856

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May 16

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Calvary Baptist Church
738 W Bridge St, Monticello, IL 61856

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