Dixie Rae Virden

Dixie Rae Virden, 76, passed away January 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.

Dixie was born June 1, 1940 to John and Myrna Steil in Des Moines. She was a lifelong “Southsider” and an avid Elvis fan who loved to collect his memorabilia. Dixie was selfless and completely devoted to her family. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Dixie is survived by John Virden; their sons, Kenny Virden, Rick (Laura) Virden and Ransall (Karmen) Virden; grandchildren, Chad (Katie) Virden, Brandon (Shyana) Virden, Amber Virden, Ashley (Kyle) Chambers, Jordan Sims, Tyler (Amanda Shepherd) Virden, Jeremy Virden, Spencer Virden, Breanne (Barney Kayser) Virden, Ryan Virden, Rylee (Ryan Gorgas) Virden and Reese Virden; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of special family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Gary Lee Virden and Reverend John and Mildred Virden.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by burial at Woodland Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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