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Dixie Lee Davis

  • October 31, 1934 - May 7, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“To the family of Lyle and Dixie. I grew up with Lyle and was a good friend. I never met Dixie but had emails from her until her death. I can...Read More » ”
1 of 25 | Posted by: Leon Williams - Tabernacle, NJ

“Dixie you meant the world to me. I am so sorry that I was on a cruise when your end came. Every time I drink out of the cup and saucer I think of you...Read More » ”
2 of 25 | Posted by: Marguerite Fayles - VA

“We the red hat ladies will miss your smiling face. for when i turn ive always felt happy just to see your smile.Dixie you will always be in our...Read More » ”
3 of 25 | Posted by: Mary Long - VA

“I will miss my Aunt Dixie. She was an example of strength and love for me. Her thoughtfulness for others is apparent by all the people she touched. ”
4 of 25 | Posted by: Ruth Kaufhold - Chester, VA

“We offer our sincere sympathy for your loss of Dixie. She was an active member of the Creapy Myrtles Red Hat Club. We will all miss her. The...Read More » ”
5 of 25 | Posted by: Craepy Myrtles Red Hats - VA

“To Melanie and Steve and their families, Your losses this past year have been so great. I loved my cousin Dixie so much. She was a joy to be...Read More » ”
6 of 25 | Posted by: Sue Fennell - Girard, OH

“Steve, We are sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in happy memories of your Mom. You're in our thoughts. Tony & Colleen ”
7 of 25 | Posted by: Anthony Dawson - Virginia Beach, VA

“Steve,Melanie,& Family Thanks for calling us, still very hard to believe. Years have passed since Dixie became our Neighbor & Friend. The shared...Read More » ”
8 of 25 | Posted by: Homer&Corine Franklin - AL

“Melanie & Family, Our hearts go out to you but know that thru your strong faith, our Lord Jesus Christ will see you thru.Your mother is now...Read More » ”
9 of 25 | Posted by: The Oris Family - Hermitage, PA

“My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you at the loss of my very special niece. Just to see Dixie and Ed always made me feel so happy. ...Read More » ”
10 of 25 | Posted by: Kathryn Fennell - Girard, OH

“Dear Melanie, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you and your family have been in my prayers. ”
11 of 25 | Posted by: Cindy Kniess - Harmony, PA

“Steve, Melanie and Families, We were so shocked to hear of the passing of your Mom. We were so happy to have been back in contact with your Mom and...Read More » ”
12 of 25 | Posted by: Gil and Betty Fennell - FL

“Dear Melanie, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your mother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers as you move through this difficult...Read More » ”
13 of 25 | Posted by: Mary Beth Russo - New Castle, VA

“Our deepest sympathy and prayers through this difficult time. ”
14 of 25 | Posted by: Scott & Donna Boyd - Stoneboro, PA

“Dixie was always ready to help those in need. She was a Holiday Project volunteer with the Dept. of Social Services Holiday Project for over 22 years...Read More » ”
15 of 25 | Posted by: Joyce Harrison - Virginia Beach, VA

“My deepest sympathy to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dixie, Thank you for opening your home to the...Read More » ”
16 of 25 | Posted by: Maureen Klein - Sharon, PA

“On behalf of the Virginia Beach Retired Employees Association, we would like to extend our sincere sympathy. She will be missed by all who knew her. ”
17 of 25 | Posted by: VBREA - Virginia Beach, VA, VA

“Melanie and Stephen: I will take comfort in joyous memories with and of your parents. They are examples of Christian Love, American Patriotism,...Read More » ”
18 of 25 | Posted by: Bonnie K. Belile - Virginia Beach, VA

“Melanie and Steve, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Wonderful memories of both your Mom and Dad fill our hearts as we...Read More » ”
19 of 25 | Posted by: Jeff and Cindy (Moss) Carter - VA

“Melanie and Guy. I am so sorry about your mom's passing. Sharyl and I are praying for you. May God's love and peace be upon you. We love you guys. ”
20 of 25 | Posted by: Bill Vaughn - Mercer, PA

“Melanie and family, Our hearts and prayers our with you and your family even though we are miles away. It was great to have met your mother and she...Read More » ”
21 of 25 | Posted by: Doug & Susan Spiker - PA

“Steve, I was so saddened to hear about your Mother. She has always held a very special place in my heart over the years. May the wonderful...Read More » ”
22 of 25 | Posted by: Donna - Virginia Beach, VA

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dixie and Ed will truely be missed. Hold tight to those memories for comfort. God...Read More » ”
23 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Leitman - Virginia Beach, VA

“Steve our thought and prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of your mother. ”
24 of 25 | Posted by: Steven,Joe,Mary Conway - VA

“Deepest condolences to you and your family for the lost of your mother. ”
25 of 25 | Posted by: Bill Duffy - Overland Park Kasas, KS


Dixie Lee Davis, 76, of the 900 block of Earl of Essex Court, Virginia Beach, VA, passed away May 7, 2011, in a local hospital. A native of Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Isabelle Fennell, and the widow of Edward Lyle Davis. She was a member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Line Dancing Group, and was a former part-time employee with Virginia Beach Social Services. She and her husband loved to travel and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Shannon and husband Guy; her son, Stephen Davis and wife Debi; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. John Price officiating. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A private entombment will be in the Princess Anne Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.