She was a special loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Dixie founded Kemtec, a company that produced science education kits.
In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards and traveling with her husband, especially to her favorite places Clearwater Beach, Florida and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years Larry Thomas; children Kenneth (Lori) Kreiger; grandchildren Alexandrea Mullins, Joshua Mullins, Dustin Kreiger, Nicole Cutlip, Angelina Goodwin; eight great grandchildren Natalie Ware, Trinity Ware, Maverick Kreiger, Lydia Kreiger, Gracelynn Cutlip, Adalyn Cutlip, Ireland Cutlip and Josslyn Cutlip; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Dixie is preceded in death by her daughter Natalie Goodwin, parents Richard and Magdalene Smith; sister Sue Porter; special aunt and uncle Martha and Roy of Spokane, Washington.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
