She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Chester Russell Smith; her son, Chester R. Smith Jr.; and her parents, Theodore and Dorothy Mae Jensen of Anoka, Minnesota.
She is survived by her loving Children, Dianne Madigan, Vincent (Liz) Smith, and Grandchildren, Derik Madigan, Justin (Lilly) Madigan, Alissa Smith, and Evan Smith / Jade ; Great-grandson, George Madigan, Layke, Saylor, and Banks Smith.
Join us to celebrate Dixie's life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at United Methodist Church of Anoka, 850 South Street, Anoka, MN. Visitation at 9 am, service at 10 am, with refreshments to follow. Interment will take place at 2:00 pm at the Minnesota State Veterans' Cemetery at Camp Ripley, 15550 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN, 56345.