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Dixie Maurine Allen

Dixie Maurine Allen

Dixie Maurine Allen, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, October 5, 2013, at her home. She was born August 13, 1929, at Soldier, the daughter of Fred and Cleo (McKinsey) Fisher.

She attended Soldier High School. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and Arab Ladies of the Shrine.

Dixie was married to Donald Duane Allen on June 26, 1949, in Soldier. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2000. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Kent Allen, on August 15, 2006, and a daughter, Dixie Diane Allen, on February 9, 1977.

Surviving are three sons: Jay Allen, Paul Allen, and Vance Allen, all of Topeka; a daughter-in-law: Kathy Allen of Lawrence; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Second Presbyterian Church, 210 NW Menninger Road, Topeka. Interment in Rochester Cemetery. Dixie will lie in state after 3:00 PM, Tuesday, at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Avenue, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 837 South Hillsdale, Wichita, KS 67211.

To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 7, 2013.

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Bretta Hopkins

October 1, 2024

Still one of my favorite people.
Miss you, Dixie

Bretta Hopkins

October 1, 2022

Miss Dixie, I still think of you often! Every time I do, a smile comes to my face. I can only imagine the same smiles you are bringing in Gods home now. Thank you for my memories, Dixie!

Bretta Hopkins

October 1, 2020

Oh Dixie! I will always hold you special in my heart. Keep picking those darn dandelions in Heaven’s garden, my dear friend. Big hugs!

October 9, 2013

Jay, Paul & Vance--
Your Mom was such a neat lady, my Mom, Martha DeBusk Horner used to tell stories of them when growing up. When I went to Aunt Cleo's I was always so excited when your Mom was there too. I have a picture of your Mom & Dad and My Mom & Dad from years ago all decked out in Purple going to a K State Bowl game. Cherish your memories!!!

Kathy Horner Burton Belton, MO

Ron Adkins

October 9, 2013

Im sorry about your lose guys. Many many years ago Dixie was one of my favorite neighborhood moms. Always so nice and sweet.

Ric and Becky Woodyard

October 9, 2013

Jay, Paul, Vance and family's - What a blessing you all were to your mother, as she well deserved! May God bless you all. Sending our love and prayers.

Alberta Swartz-Harper

October 8, 2013

We all went to Soldier High School. What memories I have of Dixie & Don. Dixie was a beautiful person, always so kind & thoughtful. She has had many crosses to bear by losing her loved ones. She is at peace, no more pain. My sympathy to her 3 sons. God Bless.

Pat Gordon

October 8, 2013

Jay,Paul, Vance,Kathy
I new both of your parents for a long time as well as the rest of your family.I seen Dixie just last mo. with Jay,and this is a blessing,she is now in a much better place where there is no pain.You kids took such great care of your Mom in her later years,and i know that you have to feel good about that.She will be missed.

Bretta Hopkins

October 7, 2013

Boys... You know how much I adored your mom and respected how dedicated all of you were to her, especially during the long months of rehab. My heart is sad but I have wonderful memories! Hugs and prayers to all of you. Dixie will be missed

October 7, 2013

sorry for your loss I GRADUATED IN 1970 SEAMAN I KNEW THE KIDS REAL WELL JERRY LAIRD

Roma Jean Bottom-Embry

October 7, 2013

So sorry to hear of Dixie's passing!

Joycie Bridegroom-Chambless

October 7, 2013

My heart is heavy at your time of loss. What a beautiful woman she strived to be! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Joycie & Family

Terry Frizzell, Heartland Hospice

October 7, 2013

Jay, Paul, Allen, Kathy & Families,

Though we had little time to get to know Dixie or you, we thank you for the privilege to have been even a small part of her last days. Now know that our support is available to you as you engage the days, weeks and months ahead without her. We are just a call away with a listening ear and caring heart.

Also, know that our prayers and thoughts are with you in these days as in so many ways you are saying goodbye to your beloved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.

Grace to you!

October 7, 2013

Dixie-You will always be remembered as the most wonderful Mom, Mother In Law, Grandma and Friend to all of us. My children and I have been so blessed to have had you in our lives and to have been a part of your precious family. God needed his Angel home, but you will always be on our minds and in our hearts. Love you and will miss you forever.

Laurie Palmer

October 7, 2013

Vance,

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she has been fighting this for a while now. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

Valerie (Barker) Jahnke

October 7, 2013

Paul, Jay and Vance,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Her smile and heart were always so warm. She was always so gracious and was a very loving caregiver. I am thankful that she is not suffering anymore, but she will be missed!

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