LIGONIER — Dixie Diane Dean, 61, Syracuse, passed away at home unexpectedly, following an extended illness, on Monday, May 22, 2017.
She was born Aug. 6, 1955, in Goshen, the daughter of Donald and Darlene DeVault Disher. On Nov. 21, 1988, she married Mark Dean.
Survivors include her husband of nearly 30 years, Mark Dean, Syracuse; two sons, Richie (Tina) Doerscher, Goshen, and Charles (Jodi) Briggs, Topeka; three grandchildren: Chloe, Maizie and Isabelle; a stepdaughter, Sissy Dean, Indianapolis; numerous stepgrandchildren; one uncle, the Rev. Jack DeVault, Ligonier; and several cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Darlene Disher; maternal grandparents, Wilbur and Minnie DeVault; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Disher.
Dixie was lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother, Minnie, and always shared a close relationship with her. She attended Wawasee Community Schools and worked at Goshen Cushion for many years.
Dixie attended Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Goshen, in her youth. In her later years, she enjoyed sewing, loving on her grandbabies and being a social butterfly on social media.
A funeral service will be held in Dixie’s honor at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Reith-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. The Rev. Patrick Blevins will officiate.
A private cremation committal will follow the service at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.
Family and friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memorials to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.
