RENA ODELL DIXON

Rena Odell Dixon, age 67, of Wartburg, TN, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016, surrounded by family and love ones.

She was born in East Chicago, IN on November 27, 1948, daughter of the late Iris Odell Gower and Patricia (Mitchell) Riquelme.  Rena is preceded in death by her daughter, Renita Crystal Clark.

Surviving family include her son, David Lee Dixon, II of Parkers Lake, KY, daughters Julia Marguerite Clark and  Jennifer (Archie) Dawn Odell Hatfield both of Revelo, KY; grandchildren Holley Ann Tucker Stephens, Shawn Michael Alexander, Jessica Shelby Odell Alexander, Caleb Hatfield, Tiffany Dyanne Hatfield, Sebastian Wayne Bolen Clark, Miciah Aaron Lee Clark and Tihanna Breeze Dixon;  great grandchildren Jacob Stephens, Aaron Alexander and Autumn Alexander.  Siblings Betty Casiano and family, Jim (Ping) Tigner, Chrissy (Smokey) Clift, Brenda (Terry) Wilkening, Maggie (Michael) Scherette and Shawn (Samantha) Riquelme; best friend and fiancé,  Joe Tucker of Whitley City, KY

Ms. Rena Dixon was a writer of poems and short stories and an avid reader.  She was a talented artisan and enjoyed creating crafts.

The family would like to give special thanks to the caring staff at the Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg, TN.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 16, at 1:00 p.m., at the Roberts Cemetery.  Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life that will be held at McCreary County Park immediately following the graveside service.

 Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted with family with arrangements.