Modiesta Helen Dillon (affectionately known as Pal) was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 29, 1934. She was the youngest four. She graduated from Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana and then attended Indiana University (Northwest) where she studied business administration and sign language. Pal’s career spanned tenures at Miner Dunn, Sunbeam (light bulb factory), Anderson Company, and Vocational Rehabilitation Center.

Pal loved her family. She was the mother of three sons, eight daughters, and three stepsons. Extremely utilitarian, she was known for making dresses for her daughters and sewing upholstery for her husband's carpentry and furniture business. Her home cooking was something of legend, remembered especially for her homemade "fried pies.”

Pal was a believer and confessed her conviction to Jesus Christ at a young age. She loved the Lord and worked diligently in her local church (New Zion Temple C.O.G.I.C.) ( Zion District) and its governing district (Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Indiana North Central COGIC).

She’s preceded in death by her husband (Randolph Dillon, Sr.), daughter (Ranesta Austin), son (Arthur Betts), two stepsons (Raymond and Randolph – Jerome), one grandson (Ronnie Kelliehan, Jr.), and one great-great-great-granddaughter (Cecelia Summer)

Pal leaves behind two (2) sons: Chester (Nora) Baran, and Randolph (Sheree) Dillon; seven (7) daughters - Sophie Mack, Myrtis Baran, Sharon Baran, Rhonda (Kevin) Turner, Ramona Dillon, Ragina (Louis) Baker, and Ranella (Lawrence) Perry; daughter-in-law - Kathy Dillon; and stepson - Reginald Dillon. She also leaves behind twenty-five (25) grandchildren, forty-six (46) great-grandchildren, one (1) great-great-grandchild, and a host of family and friends. She will be forever loved and missed by all who knew her.

Aim for the Cure
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Our family created this in memory of my grandmother, Modiesta (Pal) Dillon who has recently passed. She battled with diabetes most of her adult life. She was an amazing kind soul. Her family and friends were so blessed to have her as a part of our lives. She was truly a loving mom, grandma, sister, and aunt.

We created this page because we want to make a difference. We are inspired by the work of The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and wanted to support them by raising money as part of our participation in this program.

Due to COVID 19, we were unable to have our desired memorial service and home-going tribute. We can still do something! In place of flowers, our family would appreciate your help by giving whatever you can to the Diabetes Research Institute. The more people that know about the Diabetes Research Institute, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family.

Diabetes Education and research are critical to prevention and long term care for our loved ones. We are truly inspired by the work of The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!.