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.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.