Dixie Egbert's Obituary
Dixie Lou Egbert, 72, of Allerton passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014 at her home in Allerton. Dixie was born on October 13, 1941 in Confidence, Iowa to Paul & Velma (Holmes) Swan. Dixie was united in marriage to Ralph Bernard Egbert on May 8, 1961. She worked for a time at the Seymour Care Center and the Rest Home in Corydon. Among her jobs, being a mother and wife was her favorite. She had a strong Pentecostal faith and enjoyed reading her bible, crocheting, visiting on the phone and watching her great grandchildren grow up in front of her. She will be missed by many. Survivors include four children: Crystal Moorman of Allerton, Brenda Williams (Rick) of Cincinnati, Treasa Gage of Allerton, Steven (Patrick) Egbert of Des Moines, five grandchildren: Jennifer Mastin (Chris Mills) of Murray, Iowa, Jauwanna Carr (Joshua) of Allerton, Kenneth Moorman Jr. (Christy) of Allerton, Travis Egbert (Heather) of Centerville, Greg Parks of Melrose, 11 great grandchildren, Cierra Mastin, Kennedy Mills, Kendrick Mastin, Jackilyn Mills, Hagen Mills, Tyler Carr, Taven Carr, Hope Carr, Faith Carr, Takoda Moorman, Isaiah Egbert, brothers: Ronald Swan (Barb) of Knoxville, Marvin Swan (Shirley) of Promise City and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Egbert Jr. and a son-in-law, Kenneth Moorman. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2014 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be in Jones (Woodpecker) Cemetery near Plano. Memorials may be given to the family. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dixie Egbert please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation FEB 14. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home - Centerville 501 North 18th StreetCenterville, IA 52544[emailprotected]
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