Obituary of Dixie Anne Wilson

Dixie Anne Simon Wilson, 83, of Cassatt, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born in Miami County, Kansas on November 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Anne Garrett Simon. Dixie was a hard-working, independent woman with a great sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and a kind spirit. She enjoyed cooking and working in her yard. She loved animals and would always be willing to take in any stray in need of a home. Above all, Dixie loved her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her children, Kim Keziah Mendez (Robert), Sherl Anne Keziah Stanley, Kinney Sue Olsen (Jeffrey), Richard Alexander Moore (Crystal), and Kerry B. Watkins; her nephew, William Simon (Liz); nieces, Jenny Branham and Sonya Holladay (James); as well as 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children, Thomas Keith Simon and Teri and Tonya Wilson; siblings, William Simon and Benjamin Simon; and her granddaughter, Crystal Helms.

Services for Mrs. Wilson will be private.