Geraldine Mitchell Rich

Geraldine Mitchell Rich 88, of Dixon, KY, was called home on October 17th, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born on April 26, 1938 at her family farm in Vandersburg, Kentucky. The daughter of Charles Herman and Mayme Mitchell, Geraldine grew up on her family’s peach orchard in Oak Heights, where she made lifelong friendships. She was a proud graduate of Dixon High School, where she was a cheerleader. Geraldine shared many years with her late husband Joel C. Rich. Together, they operated their family law practice, where Joel served as the attorney and Geraldine served as his legal assistant and managed the day-to-day operations. They worked side by side for many years, building a business that was truly a partnership. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Joel C. Rich; her son James Douglas Hibbs; her brother Charles Mitchell; and her sisters, Louise Hendrix and Betty Sue Moran. She is survived by her daughter Vicky Tillman of Dixon, KY, with whom she spent her final years, and her son Joel C. Rich II of Evansville, IN. She was a proud grandmother to Matthew(Jamie) Tillman and Shanda Tillman, and great-grandmother to Demetrius, Amaya, Sydney, Lily and Tiffani. She was also blessed with two great-great-grandchildren, Maislee and Memphis. Geraldine was a longtime member of the Dixon General Baptist Church, where her faith and friendships were an important part of her life. She was honored with the title of Kentucky Colonel, a distinction she proudly held. A devoted Kentucky Wildcats fan, she loved cheering on her team. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time with family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday October 21st, 2026 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Rev John Brumfiel will officiate. Burial will follow in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon, KY. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4pm-8pm and from 8am until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to Dixon General Baptist Church PO Box 229 Dixon, KY 42409. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com