She was the third child of six born to the late Samuel and Lillian Leach Rogers.
Dixie graduated from Jefferson Morgan High School in 1959. On November 18, 1958, three days after turning 18 years old, she married her life partner, John B. Christopher who survives. At the time of their marriage, John was unemployed and Dixie was a high school senior, so their marriage was kept a secret until she graduated from high school.
Dixie and John traveled extensively from 1960-1964 following pipeline construction jobs all over the US. Throughout her life, the pair traveled abroad, and cruised many turquoise waters.
From 1966 –1995 Dixie helped her husband successfully run the Chicken House and Iron Griddle Restaurants. In 1996, Dixie and John built their retirement home on 70 acres of John’s birthplace in Carmichaels, PA.
Dixie spent the remainder of her life enjoying sitting on her front porch, tending her beautiful flower gardens, baking, and watching her grandchildren grow up frolicking in the pool and ice skating on the pond. Dixie and John created a home where people felt loved and welcome.
Dixie spent her life in the shadows helping others shine. Always ready to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear when needed. To those lucky enough to be touched by her gentle soul and warm heart, her selflessness will never be forgotten.
Left behind to cherish Dixie’s memory is her loving husband of 63 years John B. Christopher of Carmichaels: a daughter, Mary Charlotte Christopher Ross, and husband Jody of Waynesburg. Granddaughter Lily Ross and fiancé, Erik Stacey of Winchester, Ohio and grandson Colin Ross of Waynesburg; a sister Bonny Lemley of St. Clairsville, OH; and brother Thomas Rogers and wife Joyce of Laurinburg, NC; sister-in-law Judy Rogers of Moundsville, WV and dozens of nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly.
Dixie was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Lillian Mae Christopher who passed away September 19, 1984: three siblings Nellie Haines, Sam Rogers and a brother at birth, Donald Raymond Rogers.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the kind and loving care.
Friends will be received on Friday, June10, 2022 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, where services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 am with Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson, officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Pisgah, WV. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Dixie's honor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behmfh.com.
