KILLEEN, Texas — Friends and loved ones are reeling after the recent deaths of Janet Dixon and her husband, Chris Dixon, a couple remembered for their humor, creativity, and devotion to one another. The tragedy, which culminated in a fight between Chris and Janet’s son, 39-year-old Roland Bruce Lee III , has left their close friend and “adopted daughter” Brandi Sims struggling to process the loss of two people she called family.

“I joked that Janet adopted me when I was 33,” Sims said. “She was my unofficial adopted mom and my best friend.”

Sims met Janet more than 10 years ago, forming an instant bond over shared humor and adventure. “If you met her once, you instantly loved her,” Sims said. “She was outgoing, creative, and had this way of turning even simple stories into tall tales.

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