Dixie Thomas

Dixie Thomas, 72, was born August 11, 1943 in Des Moines to Donald and Doris Spencer. She passed away at her home Friday, October 16, 2015.

Dixie enjoyed bowling and her “Bowling Family”. After retiring, she and her husband Gary lived in Bullhead City, Arizona for 16 years before moving back to Des Moines. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, number searches, watching The Bachelorette on television and going to the Iowa State Fair every year. Dixie loved her little kitty, Sammy but above all else, she treasured time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dixie is survived by her children, Bill (Rhonda) Davis, Mendy (Tim) Wears and Doug (Jeni) Davis; step-sons, Rick (Renee) Thomas and Rory Thomas; twin sister, Diana (Bob) Jeffries; grandchildren, Bill (Sam) Wears, Stacey (Mike) Lincoln, Christina Wears, Kendall Davis, Shelby Davis, Sara Davis, Spencer Davis and Clayton Davis; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Thomas and Logan Thomas; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Bella, Mak, Gracie, Aubrey and Paisley; her nieces, nephews and a host of beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gary and her infant son, Donald Frank Davis.

Funeral services will be held at 12p.m. Monday, October 19, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to distribute at a later date in loving memory of Dixie.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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