dixie Price

dixie was born April 27, 1933 in Lawton, OK and passed this life to enter her Heavenly Father's Kingdom on December 29, 2010 in Texarkana, TX at a local hospital. dixie is a member of Sacred Heart Church and lived in Doddridge, AR.

dixie was preceded in death by a son David Price Evilsizer and a granddaughter Meredith Lynn Evilsizer.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mike and Stella Evilsizer of Doddridge, AR and Kenn Evilsizer of Elgin, OK; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jeff and LoAnn Bowen of Austin, TX; a daughter, Marsha Christie of Coral Springs, FL; two granddaughters and grandson-in-law , Anna and Eric Ramage of Bloomburg, TX and Stacey Evilsizer of Dodddridge, AR; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

dixie graduated from Lawton High School and St. Anthony's School of Nursing in Oklahoma City. dixie married Tom Evilsizer of Lawton, OK and had threes sons, Mike, Price and Kenn Evilsizer. During this time a special daughter, Marsha was adopted. She later married the late Lou Bowen of Humble, TX where she gained her special stepson, Jeff Bowen.

dixie was a talented RN who specialized in geriatrics and alzhiemers for over 45 years. Upon retiring from nursing, she was employed at Sacred Heart Church where she was a secretary of Religious Education. dixie was blessed with many talents and gifts. She was a painter and writer, pulbilshing books and writing advise columns for nursing homes. dixie was in charge of finances for a Republican candidate running for office. dixie had a great love for animals, especially dogs and always had at least one with her. dixie had a great love for God and her Catholic faith. dixie touched many people with her love, kindness, wisdom and happy, go lucky way of life. She will be missed by all but will always be in our hearts.

Rosary and Prayer Service "Celebration of Life" at Sacred Heart Church at 2:30 p.m., January 1, 2011 with reception to follow at her home in Doddridge, AR 6398 MC 4.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4505 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, TX.

Online tributes may be made to www.eastfunerals.com.