Dixie B. Messinger

Dixie B. Messinger obituary

Dixie B. Messinger

Dixie Messinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Rochester on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Dixie B. Messinger (Britton)

Rochester: Passed away on November 4, 2025 at age 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Messinger; son, Hunter Cartwright; parents, Howard and Theda Britton; sisters, Elizabeth Herzog and Ruth Clark.

She is survived by her son, Barry Cartwright; grandson, Caleb Cartwright; many nieces and nephews.

A Special Thanks to Beth and Pat Inzer for all their love and kindness and to special caregivers, Sharon Cele, Karen Quinlan and Ashley Fabre.

Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows, In doing good deeds.
Miss me, but let me go.

Christina Rossetti

Services and Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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

Miller Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. - Rochester

3325 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623

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