Dixie Norrene Donakoski, age 95 of Grand Blanc, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Flint to parents Richard and Ethel (Foster) Northey. She graduated from Flint Central High School in 1943. She married the love of her life, David C. Donakoski on June 10, 1944 and they spent 73 wonderful years together. Dixie worked as a Teacher’s Aide in the Flint schools for 20 years, retiring in 1984. She enjoyed planting and tending flowers, reading, crossword puzzles, and driving until age 90. Dixie is survived by her son, David Michael (Julie) Donakoski; grandchildren: Grant (Amy) Stewart, Justin (Tiphanie) Stewart; great grandchildren: Paden, EllieAhna, Hunter, Sydney, and Logan. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, David C. Donakoski; daughter, Dianne; son-in-law, James Stewart. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and a family memorial will be held at a future date.