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Dixie Thomas Obituary

THOMAS Dixie E. Thomas, 93, of Upper Arlington, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Thomas. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda L. and David D. Mattes of Springfield, OH; son, William A. Thomas of Grandview; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends are welcome to an Open House which will be held at Dixie's home on Thursday, May 31 from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution to the charity of their choice. Condolences may be sent via www.ohiocremation.org.

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

Published by The Columbus Dispatch on May 27, 2007.

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