Dixie Alice Smith
Dixie Alice Smith, age 70, passed away in the early morning of August 20, 2021, at Desert Vista Medical Center. Dixie was born on January 10, 1951, in Denver, Colorado and adopted 9 days later to Jack and Venora (Spencer) Jennings. She was a graduate from Monte Vista High School in 1969. On September 5, 1970, she married Stewart “Butch” Smith Jr. in Monte Vista, Colorado. Together, they had 3 children Dwight, Jeffery, and Carey. Dixie’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting, chatting over a cup of coffee, cheering on her grandchildren, and loving animals.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Butch; her brother Nate (Teri); her newly found half-brother Curt; son Jeffery (Kelly), daughter Carey (Jon); and five grandchildren Aubrey, Kaitlyn (Johann), Kelby, Braden, and Malcolm; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11:00am at Superstition Funeral Home, 398 E. Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Pastor Bill will be leading the service. Following the service there will be a family and friends’ luncheon at the Apache Junction Elks Lodge, 2455 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Please, join us in the celebration of Dixie’s life.
The Smith and Latham family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff at Desert Vista Medical Center.
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my heart goes out to the whole family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Dixie as well as her daughter Carey and husband Butch. But from what I did know she was a spunky, loving , and caring person. Who was very devoted to her family. RIP 🙏 Shannon Mcdonald ❤
May she RIP. Sorry had Dr’s app so couldnt make it. She was a good friend and will be missed. Love ya lady
There is much to say at a time like this. Keep the good memories handy.
I don’t know what made decide to look one of my most cherished people up and this the post that I had showed up. Dixie and Butch were people who took me under their and taught me things that I never knew I was capable doing. They never gave up on me, and I had some family issues I know they would have helped with, but I would have never put them through that. I know in my heart heart I could always have shown up to an open door.Dixie was one of the most genuine people 8 have ever known. I am sorry I didn’t keep in touch, but I wanted you to know I finally got things squared away , l I wanted you to know that the lessons you guys taught me helped me in so many ways. You will be deeply missed.