Dixie Watkins' Obituary
Decatur- Dixie A. Watkins, 66, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Per Dixie’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A private graveside service to celebrate Dixie’s life will be held at a later date. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Dixie was born October 30, 1943 in Washington IN, the daughter of Pee Wee and Frieda (Edwards) Evilsiser. Dixie was a wonderful homemaker and a loving mother to her family.
Surving to cherish her memories are sons; Terry G. Evans and wife Frieda of Decatur, Jerry D. Evans and wife Melissa of Arlington TX, and Perry S. Evans of Pinckneyville, IL, daughter; Sherry J. Evans of Decatur, IL, 6 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and former husband Charles Watkins of Decatur.
She was greeted in heaven by her father, brother and 2 sisters.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses of Decatur Memorial Hospice and care givers of IN-Home Care.
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