Dixie Walton

No Services are planned.

Dixie Walton, 70, of Corning, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at her home in Corning. A Gathering will be held at a future date at the funeral home. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Corning is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the family, to be determined. Condolences and memories may be shared on-line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. 

Dixie “Toby” Lynn Walton, the daughter of Willis F. and Isabell D. (Armstrong) Walton was born on August 17, 1954, in Creston, Iowa. Dixie spent much of her life in Carbon and Corning, Iowa. Once she was done with high school she went to work for her Uncle Dale Armstrong at his car dealership. She worked as a waitress and bartender in multiple bars in Carbon throughout her younger years. She also spent a lot of time volunteering at the Neighborhood Center in Corning. Later in life she opened an in-home daycare.

In 1978 Dixie met Gary Smith and a year later their daughter, Misty, was born. The couple remained together over 20 years, eventually splitting ways.

In her later years she generally preferred to be at home where she enjoyed watching crime television while putting puzzles together, but she also looked forward to going to family suppers and game nights from time to time too.

Dixie’s greatest joy in life were her granddaughters, Bella and Sophie. She loved hearing all about their lives and accomplishments. She enjoyed a bit of their gossip too. She was so proud of them and loved them deeply.

Left to cherish Dixie’s memory is her daughter: Misty (Andrew) Johnson, Corning, Iowa; two grandchildren: Bella and Sophie Johnson; three brothers: Terry (Deborah) Walton, Fontanelle, Iowa; Rick Walton, Lenox, Iowa; Kelly (Cheryl) Walton, Corning, Iowa; sisters: Vickie (Jim) Kuhn, Corning, Iowa; Trixie Walton, Villisca, Iowa; Mitzi Walton, Villisca, Iowa; Tracy Cobb, Villisca, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Preceding Dixie in death were her parents; two brothers: Russell and Willie Walton; brothers-in-law: Stan Richie, Mike Cobb and Virgil Wilkinson; sister: Pixie Wilkinson.