Obituary: Augusta Marie Gossett Dillon, 96, of Rodburn Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home.
She was born June 24, 1921, in Bourbon County, a daughter of the late Millard and Augusta Fritz Gossett. Besides her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her only sibling, Lillian Chinn Gossett Courtney, who was born March 14, 1919.
Her husband Byron C. "Curt" Dillon, also preceded her in death on October 8, 1979.
Marie is survived by special friend, Oveda Messer, and her guardian, Glendene Pack. She also leaves behind several devoted caregivers in her later years, including the most recent Amanda Blackburn, Tiffany Sampson, Judy Gully, and J Tasia Gulley. Marie retired from the Atonic Energy Commission and the office of the Rowan County Sheriff, where she was a clerk for 20 years for former Sheriff Jack Carter. Active in several organizations, she was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 2005 by Governor Paul Patton. In her earlier years, she attended the Morehead United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 1018, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dr. J.D. Reeder officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Cemetery. Rowan County Deputy Sheriffs will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead.
Parents: Millard Gossett (?-?) and Augusta (Fritz) Gossett (?-?)
Spouse: Byron Curtis Dillion (1912-1979)
Siblings: Lillian Chinn (Gossett) Courtney (?-?)
Children: none mentioned in obituary.
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