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Dixie Horonzy Obituary

Dixie Lee Mize Horonzy, 63, of Saucier, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 in Gulfport.

Born February 21, 1945 to Christina Mize and the late David Early Mize. She was a beautiful mother of six, Tammie Wall, Kelly Willstaedt, Robert Findlay and Roberta Findlay, all of Saucier, and Christina Carranza of Michigan and Kimberly Luxich of Long Beach. She is also survived by her fiance, Wayne Ramage of Ocean Springs; eleven grandchildren, Melissa Findlay, Richard Warf, Troy Austin, and Michael Findlay, all of Saucier, David Wilder of Biloxi, Rebecca Strain of California, Jessica Zatopek of Gulfport, Andrew Cospelich of Columbus, Robert Cospelich of Gulfport, Jennifer Cospelich of Long Beach and Scott Willstaedt II of Arizona; and eight great-grandchildren, Marilynn Wilder, Trinity Zatopek, Camron Zatopek, Hannah Cospelich, Christopher Cospelich II, Jackson Cospelich, Gauge Willstaedt and Kabe Strain; two brothers, Dale and Michael Mize; and sister, Cheryl Hodges.

She was preceded in death by her father; and brothers, William D. Mize and Troy A. Mize.

There will be a gathering at the home of Kelly Willstaedt in Saucier for family and friends at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. You may sign the guestbook at www.riemannfamily.com.

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

Published by The Sun Herald on Aug. 4, 2008.

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Kelli Hammons-Jones

August 7, 2008

To all of Dixie's family members: I am sorry about your loss. Dixie was a great lady with lots of love for her entire family. I have missed doing her hair amd mostly her friendship. May she rest in peace with my mom.

Carol Smith, RN - Amedisys Home Health

August 5, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.....my thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time ~

Mandy McKinley

August 4, 2008

Tammie, So sorry to hear about your mother. Our Prayers go out to you. God Bless You. Mandy, Steve, Brittani & Jimmy , & Brandy

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