Dixie L. (Kirkman) West Mullins, 82, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 15, 1941, in Gibson County, Indiana, the daughter of Ivan C. and Teresa M. (Petry) Kirkman.

Dixie had a career in the nursing profession, working as an RN for many years. In her spare time, she loved to sew and would often make matching outfits for the kids during the holidays. Dixie would crochet snuggly blankets for everyone in the family and loved to crochet angels and snowflakes. She treasured spending time with her family. Dixie will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Dixie leaves behind her children, Terry (Mike) Blair, Laura (Larry) Pride, Jeff (Linda) West, Christina (Bradley) Walworth; grandchildren, Eric (Ambre) Norrick, Amanda (James) Ewald, Keith Armstrong Jr., Jeff (Kendra) Blair, Jason Blair, Jamie (Justin ) Cahill, Sarah Hood, Andrew (Susanna) Hood, Trevor (Caitlin) Hood, Stacey Hood, Matthew (Payton) West, Rachel (Lee) Russell, Christopher Vaughn; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild who is due to arrive on Dixie’s birthday; and one brother, Pat Kirkman.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kimberly Vaughn, great-granddaughter, D’nelle Blair; one brother, David Kirkman.

Graveside Services will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Minister Bradley Walworth officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dixie’s memory to the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies. Envelopes will be at the Graveside Service or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Dixie’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for her family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com