Judy Ann Neat Hixson, 72, of Columbia, KY died Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.  Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Cosby and Flossie Neat.

Judy loved gardening and her greatest joy was being her grandchildren's "JuJu".

Survivors include her husband of over 51 years Byron Hixson of Columbia; a daughter Marsha Hixson of Columbia; two sons Barry Hixson (Angie) and Gary Hixson (Dana) both of Columbia; four grandchildren Will Hixson (Emma), Jake Hixson (fiancée Callee Bastin), Brady Hixson and Chloe Hixson; three brothers Dallas Neat (Sheila), Jeff Neat (Rita) and Dewayne Neat (Rhonda) all of Columbia; a special friend and relative Donetta Campbell and several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the New Hope Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and will continue on Monday morning until time for the service.

Bro. Don Neat and Bro David Coffey will be officiating and pallbearers will be Will Hixson, Jake Hixson, Brady Hixson, Scotty Neat, Cody Neat and Larry Neat.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Hope Cemetery Fund.