Dixie Fern Fox

Dixie Fern Fox

Our community sadly lost Dixie Fox, a well-loved mother, grandmother, and pillar of the Siouxland Community when she passed away from natural causes at the age of 90 in her home surrounded by her family.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021 at Cathedral of the Epiphany Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Andrew Galles as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation, with family present will be today, Sunday, September 26^th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

She was born on October 7^th, 1930 in Allen, NE as Dixie Fern Montgomery and entered into rest on September 23,2021 in Sioux City, IA. Her contributions to the community include:  A graduate from Briar Cliff University in 1981 with a sociology degree as it was very important to her to attend a Catholic university,  a career spanning over 20 years in leadership positions working for Job Service of Iowa in supporting youth programs to help high school and college students secure employment and future career development,  a teacher for kids K-8 in a one room school house teaching all grades at once, Dixie was on the Board of Woodbury Community Action Agency, she also supported establishing local parks such as Kirk Hanson Park and Mid City Park Picnic Shelter, and was politically active and involved in supporting candidates running for office in her community. Dixie held many leadership positions within the Fraternal Orders of Eagles Club including State President, and was a devout catholic and a Parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Dixie Fox’s legacy is her beloved family who she led by her example of sacrificial love and guidance in being positive contributors to the community.

Dixie is preceded in death by her father and mother Albert and Mable Montgomery as well as her sisters Margaret Conway and Sharron Tott, her father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. George and Mary Fox, her husband James D. Fox, her grandchildren Stephanie Fox, Jennifer Fox, Jana Fox, Jeffrey Alexander Beintema, and Jamie Chicoine.  She also precedes in her beloved pets Sparky and Princess.

Dixie is survived by her children Connie Chicoine, Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Judy Fox, Teresa Reed, Debbie Fox-Hansen, Shannon Lewis, and Patrick Fox. Her grandchildren Natalie Chicoine, Sundi Morgan, Kelly Chicoine, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Brandi Florey, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Abigail  Wiedorn, Michael Fox Jr., Tomikau Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Sage and Angie Lewis, Trent Hansen, Roddrick Von Reed II, Brooke Lewis. Her great-grand children Terrence Green II, Sydni Morgan, Tyler Chicoine, Jayden Chicoine, Oliva Chicoine, Remington Chicoine, Ella Chicoine, Chantel Chicoine, Cheyenne Chicoine, Tavien Lopez, Isaiah Lopez, Tristin Florey, Madison Florey, Ryan Florey, Braeden Florey, Sergio Fox, Jackie Fox, Ethan Fox, Josie Fox, Serenity Fox, Abraham Curiel, Drew Curiel, Hope Servano, John Lewis, Jenna Lewis. Her great-great granddaughter Mckenzily Alexandria Green. Her faithful companion Dolly.