Dixie Louise (Leavitt) Quillen

Oct 28, 1915 - May 10, 2006

DIXIE LOUISE QUILLEN, 90, died May 10, 2006.

Dixie spent most of her adult life residing in Memphis, TN. where she retired from the Kellogg Company. She spent her early retirement years in Cherokee Village, AR. Dixie attended a weekly bible study at Pleasant Hills Retirement Center in Little Rock, AR., her home for the last 10 years of her life.

Her varied interests included a great love for animals. In her early years she enjoyed bowling with her husband. Crocheting and making craft items were also something she really enjoyed.

Dixie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom Quillen. She is survived by her Godchildren, Leon Carlisle of Johnsboro, Wayne Carlisle of Jonesboro, Jimmy Carlisle of Alexander, Sandy Callewaert of Kennett, MO.; Linda Fairbourne of Glen Rock NJ, and a host of friends.

Dixie's loving spirit touched the lives of all those she came upon in her journey of life. She will truly be missed. " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith". ( 2 Timothy 4:7 )

Published in The Commercial Appeal May 12, 2006

(Note: spelled Quillin on the gravemarker and in SSA files)

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

08/22/2026 EJS

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