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Dixie L. Christy

9/19/1938 - 2/18/2025

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Obituary For Dixie L. Christy

Dixie L. Christy, 86, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. Dixie was born September 19, 1938 in Brilliant, Ohio a daughter of the late Gerald R. & Tomye Hayes Thorne.

She was the retired owner & operator of Dixie’s Laundromat in Toronto, Ohio. Dixie loved horses. She operated Circle M Ranch, training horses for racing mostly at Mountaineer Race Track. She was a 4H leader for many years.

Dixie loved Jesus and her family. She was a loving grandmother to Carley & Dane. Her favorite time was hosting holiday gatherings for family and friends.

Dixie is preceded in death by her only child Sherry Mynster Martin and siblings Nina Thorne McCartney & Richard L. Thorne, Sr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years Donald L. Christy; grandchildren Carley & Dane Martin; stepdaughters Amy, Dawn Marie & Rhonda and their children Jonathan, Ariel, Calen & Mirayna; beloved niece Tawny Secula; sister Shirley A. Mitchell & great niece Nina Knight and beloved nephew Danny Thorne.

Per Dixie’s wishes, there will be no services. Inurnment at Unionport Cemetery.

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  • 02/21/2025

    Terri Ferguson Ewing

    Shir so sorry to hear of Dixie's passing, she was your best friend as well as your sister.

  • 02/20/2025

    Joe & Vandy Christy

    To Don & Family: So sorry to hear of Miss Dixie's passing. Her smile and laugh were so genuine and she always made you feel at home. She truly was one of the finest ladies that we were blessed to have met in our lifetime. Hugs from CA, Joe & Vandy Christy

  • 02/19/2025

    Karyn Gruber

    My condolences to Don!!

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