Avis Lanoux Dixon, 70, a native and resident of Gonzales, LA, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Avis was a 1970 graduate of East Ascension High School. Her friends will remember her as an incredible shortstop in her years playing softball for The American Legion. However, her daughters will remember her as a dedicated dance mom. She relished her years watching them dance especially as East Ascension Spartanettes and LSU Golden Girls. She had a passion for designing weddings for countless families and dedicated many years providing families across numerous parishes with beautiful floral designs. She had a love for the outdoors where she spent a majority of her time, enjoying the nature surrounding her and bird watching. Above all, her true joy in life was spending time with her 5 grandchildren, who she adored and who adored her. She was truly loved by all and will be missed tremendously. Her lasting impact on the community, friends, and family will always be remembered. She is preceded in death by her father, John Lanoux; and grandparents, Alcide and Clotide Babin, John and Allie Lanoux. She is survived by her loving husband, Don Dixon; daughters, Loren (Chad) Dixon Vidrine, and Jaclyn (Alan) Dixon Tuttle; grandchildren, Grace Vidrine, Allie Vidrine, Brady Vidrine, Johnny Tuttle, and Jagger Tuttle; mother, Gadys Babin Lanoux; brother, Stanton Lawrence Lanoux. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation which will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 LA-73, Prairieville, LA, from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12PM. Pallbearers will be Chad Vidrine, Brent Bourgeois, Alan Tuttle, Mike Roussel, Brian Vidrine, Brad Dixon, and Clint Hebert. Honorary Pallbearers, Terry Dixon, Lou Hebert, Charles McCon, and Vern Becnel. The family would like to give a special thanks to the medical staff at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Neurosurgeon, Dr. Brandon Gaynor, and Oncologist, Dr. Charles Wood. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Dixon family.
