September 22, 2025
Fairbanks, Alaska - Josephine Mae Dixon, 88, of North Pole, AK, died at her daughter's home on September 8th, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's.
She was born in Lomansville, Lawrence County, KY, in 1937 to Fred and Effie Lowe, in their home place outside of Paintsville, KY. Josephine attended & graduated at Fairview High School. She was a homemaker and a Home health nurse, taking care of many in the Ashland, KY area.
She enjoyed her needlepoint, playing cards, reading and crosswords. Also going to bingo, she traveled to many states with her family. One of her favorite places was spending weekends at Little Sandy Campgrounds in Greenup, KY where she made many friends. To her Grandchildren, she was their Nana or Mama. Some remember a special "juice" she made for them. She was young at heart, "age was only a number."
Josephine was preceded in death by her loving spouse James R. (Ronnie) Dixon, three brothers: Hillard (Ted) Lowe, Clifford Lowe & Billy Lowe, two sisters: Roberta (Birdie) Ellens, Martha Alice Skaggs, two Grandsons: Jason Cordle & Derrick Cordle and is survived by three brothers: Doug Lowe, Flatwoods, KY., Manuel (Darlene) Lowe, Westwood, KY. Gerald (Carolyn Mizzell) Lowe, Westwood, KY., Sons: Charles C. Cordle, Jr., Ashland, KY., Charles Keith Cordle, Atlanta, GA., daughters: Cheryl Webb, Flatwoods, KY. & Connie (Robert) Malatek, North Pole, AK. Grandchildren: Ann (Chris) Lyons, Tampa, FL., James (Evie) Webb, Tampa, FL., Cecil S. (Tonya) Webb, Reno, NV., Joseph Webb, Palmer, AK., Blake Cordle, CO. & Robby Short. She had 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Lazear Funeral Home, 1632 Central Ave, Ashland, KY 41101. The funeral service for Josephine Dixon will be held on Wednesday, September 24th, at 1 p.m. Burial will commence at 2 p.m. in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, located at 3801 13th Street, Ashland, KY 41101. A reception will be held immediately following the burial at Meade Station Church of God, located at 10255 Cedar Hill Drive, Ashland, KY 41102. In lieu of flowers, please make Donations to your local hospice or to Meade Station Church of God, would be greatly appreciated.
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