Dixie Levinson Dofflemyer

Dixie Levinson Dofflemyer (86), of Rockingham County, Virginia, went to be with her lord December 18, 2024. She was born September 24, 1938, to the late Louise Chambers Levinson and Samuel Hillman Levinson, at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland). Dixie retired from James Madison University (Office of the Registrar) Emeritus Status. She was a member of the Elkton Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and FCE, among others. She worked closely with Donnie in all aspects of their family businesses, which included Virginia's Distributing, Black Diamond Bank, Hillman's Elkton Restaurant, Shenandoah Flight School, and Swift Run Pool and Campground (where she formed lifelong relationships with many patrons). June 26, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Lee Dofflemyer (who survives). They enjoyed 68 wonderful years together. Also surviving are a son, Sam Dofflemyer (Mary Ellen); daughters, Jane Dofflemyer Shifflett (Les) and Dawn Dofflemyer Huffman (Jim); eight grandchildren, Meredith Harsh, Cole Shifflett, Billy Dofflemyer, Megan Thompson, Spencer Shifflett, Camryn Arthur, Addie Dofflemyer and Carlee Huffman (also Dixie's caregiver); eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Levinson Cameron, Terry Levinson, Becky Levinson and Rene Levinson Smith (JR); in-laws, Ronnie Dofflemyer (Martha) and Joyce Elaine Dofflemyer Bird (Greg), and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sister, Janice Levinson Vincent and brother, Samuel Levinson. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and amazing "Granny". She will be greatly missed. A private service, for immediate family, will be conducted. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for all (date yet to be determined). Please consider making memorial contributions to: Elkton Historical Society, P.0. Box 1 Elkton, VA 22827 Arrangements by Kyger Funeral Home (Harrisonburg).