In Memory
Della Mary Shirley Dixon
- Birth
- Death
- 7 Mar 2023 (aged 91)
- Burial
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Wellfleet, Lincoln County, Nebraska
Della Mary Dixon, 91 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 7, 2023, at Linden Court in North Platte. She was born November 17, 1931, to Floyd and Agnus (Johnson) Shirley in Wellfleet, Nebraska.
Della graduated from McCook High School and was a soda jerk at the Fremont Dairy in North Platte. She married Robert Kelley on November 6, 1950. To this union 2 children were born. Robert preceded Della in death. Then she married Stanley Gilmore on May 3, 1956. To this union 5 children were born. He also proceeded Della in death. On February 28, 1980, Della married Wes Dixon and he brought his 2 children into the family. Della worked at Whitaker's, Holiday Inn, and the Social Security Office. Della enjoyed quilting and belonged to several quilt guilds. She loved fishing and camping and belonged to the German American Club. Della enjoyed dancing, especially polkas and waltzes. She always look forward to their big family reunions and the family Christmas gatherings were epic. Della was at home at Linden Court and the Cottages. Her care from the staff at the Linden's was appreciated by the family.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Floyd and Agnus Shirley; her husbands; son, Samuel Gilmore; granddaughter, Bridget; sister, Beverly Shirley.
Inurnment will follow at the Wellfleet Cemetery.
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