Mary Anne Dix, 82, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Mary Anne was employed there as an administrative assistant with RKO Studios and Plamor Enterprises.
After moving to Beaumont in 1967, she became active in The Newcomers Club, the Beaumont Symphony Society, and was a member of Spindletop Unitarian Church. She also was an avid golfer, jazz enthusiast, and was a volunteer for St. Elizabeth Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwin Elliot and Angeline Anderson; and her sister, Leah Williams.
Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, R. Edward “Ed” Dix of Beaumont; daughter, Susan Dix Ramsdell and her husband Robert L. of Pinewood; grandchildren, Robert Zachary “Zach” Ramsdell, and Claire Ramsdell; son, David Edward Dix of Shreveport, Louisiana; niece, Donna Williams; and nephew, Daniel Williams, both of Kansas City, Missouri.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with Dr. George Wall officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of her friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop, Beaumont, Texas 77705; National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Centennial, Colorado 80112; or charity of choice.
