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DIXIE IRVIN Obituary
DIXIE K. IRVIN, 90, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at her residence. She was born October 29, 1924, in Beach Creek, W.Va., a daughter of the late Young Kennedy and the late Sallie Hessie Mitchell. Dixie was a retired school teacher from the Cabell County Schools and a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. James E. Irvin; three brothers Robert Kennedy, Bill Kennedy and Junior Kennedy and five sisters Chloe Blankenship, Nancy (Nan) Blevins, Mary Lucille (Lou) Blankenship, Mildred Dean and Martha Jane Pierce. Survivors left to cherish her memory are two sons and one daughter-in-law; Donald R. Irvin (Annette) of Huntington and John Roy Irvin of Huntington; a daughter and son-in-law Linda Lee Gutierrez (Paul) of Kenova; grandchildren J.B. Blankenship (Ashley) of Huntington, Amy Smith (Zane) of Kenova, Elizabeth Johnson (Andy) of Milton, Christina Hayslett (Eric) of Scott Depot, Montana Coleman (Corey) of Kenova, Paul Gutierrez, Jr., and Triston Gutierrez and great-grandchildren Lydia and Ethan Smith, Camden Hayslett, Cole and Luke Johnson, Sophia Hope Coleman, Finley, Chandler and Kennedy Blankenship. The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington and all the health care workers and family members who devoted so much time and love. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Locust Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Randall Robertson officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.
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Montana Coleman
December 20, 2021
Montana Coleman
December 20, 2021
Montana Coleman
December 20, 2021
I miss you everyday Mawmaw . I love you so very much! Thank you for everything you did for me in my childhood and young adult life .
Dixie at Panera Bread with Donnie's daughters and great grandchildren
Annette Irvin
January 3, 2015
Dixie with Donnie's youngest daughter Christina
Annette Irvin
January 3, 2015
Judi Veazey
December 27, 2014
A very lovely lady. My sympathy to Linda's family and all the Irvins.
Don Wilson
December 27, 2014
My name is Don Wilson. I had Dixie as a first grade teacher at Monroe Elementary many, many years ago. I will always remember her has one of my best! Now she is safe in the everlasting arms of the Lord :)
Connie Irvin
December 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of Aunt Dixie's death. We know she is in a better place now. Love you guys...
Montana Coleman
December 26, 2014
This is my grandmother and she will be missed so dearly. She was a great listener when I had any problems or just needed to talk. Thank you all who have said your kind words and sent your prayers. It hey are appreciated .
Roger Evans
December 26, 2014
I/we had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Dixie at the Bison Senior Ctr., of which Dixie sat and graced our table there at the Center. She brightened our day as she joined us for such a short time as we ate and shared wonderful conversation. "Our Table", Deloris, Roger, Marceline, Sarah, and Hershel, (of whom Dixie sat with), send our best to the family......As well the Bison Senior Ctr., sends the very best........
December 26, 2014
to Donny,John,Linda and families. we are so saddened to hear of Aunt Dixie passing. we all have such sweet memories of her and Uncle Ed. our hearts go out to you as we can understand your sorrow. Mom was always so proud of her ,and loved her dearly as did we. love to you all from Faith, Hope, Charity, Martha , Fran and Lori.Aunt Nans girls.
Tammy Turner Lucas
December 26, 2014
Linda Gutierrez and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace, in this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that it was well with her soul.
Tammy Turner Lucas
December 26, 2014
Linda Gutierrez and family,I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace,in this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing, It was well with her soul.
Roger Napier
December 26, 2014
Donnie Annette, & family,
So sorry to hear that Dixie passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She was a wonderful woman and we loved "Miss Daisy". We will cherish fond memories of her visits with us. She had an amazing sense of humor and was always such an easy person to love and appreciate. We love all of you so very much and are rejoicing with you that she is home with her Lord and the love of her life. There is a lot of rejoicing in heaven today and it all makes heaven just a little bit sweeter.
December 26, 2014
Linda, John, Donnie (and families) - I am so happy to have such fun memories of all the times we spent together with your mom (and dad). She was a brave woman to cart around six kids on all of our adventures! In latter years, I enjoyed and appreciated the stories of friends and relatives on Beech Creek. When my dad was sick, Aunt Dixie was so thoughtful to visit and bring gifts for him at Christmas and his birthday. Mom and Aunt Dixie had a special bond, and her visits with us when mom was sick were such a blessing! I will miss her, but I am glad to know that one day we will be reunited! I'm praying that God blesses each of you with peace and comfort.
Nannette Norton
December 26, 2014
Donnie, Annette and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, I know this is a very hard time for all of you, but I also know you know where she is seeing her Savior face to face and being reunited with her love. And we know that scripture tells us that she is simply sleeping awaiting the return of our a Lord and Savior. Know that I am praying for you and that He is near to comfort. Much love, Nannette Norton
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