Obituary

Dixie Gold of Plainview, Texas, was born Dixie Lee Daniel on Oct. 7, 1923, in Gainesville, Texas, to Robert and Myrtle (Danny) Daniel. She "went to Heaven on Cloud 9" Nov. 10, 2011. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Tanya Carver Gutierrez and her husband, Daniel, of San Angelo, and Renee Hubbard Betts of Midland; granddaughters, Rebecca Abalos Fagan and her husband, Josh, of Jacksonville, Fla., Lexie Stout Gunder and her husband, Adrian of San Antonio, and Loryn Mikell Betts of Midland; great-granddaughters, Alexis Renee Gunder (3) and Lyla Grace Fagan (2); and brother, Shorty Daniel and wife, Marie, of Amarillo. Dixie had a lifelong passion for art, music, sports and animals. She absolutely loved her horses and her dogs and took in several strays throughout the years. She was an accomplished artist and avid pianist and instilled those passions in her daughters. Through the years, she played tennis, bowled, hunted, played golf and softball as well as coached her girls in softball and basketball. She was known for demanding that all her players display good sportsmanship, shouting from the sidelines "Good sportsmanship, ladies, or I'll bench you - I will!" After graduating from business school, Dixie was a medical technician in the cardiology field for many years. Anyone who knew her very well knew she never really needed a doctor (ha ha) because she made a habit of diagnosing herself! The love of her life was two-fold - her horses and her granddaughters - first Lexie, then Rebecca, then Loryn. She spent several years ranching in the Brownwood area and, although she loved riding horses, her granddaughters will tell you, "Grandma rode a mean three-wheeler!" Dixie was always an independent woman, even when it wasn't popular for women to be so. Although she was stubborn and sassy and insisted on having things her way (because that was the right way), she had a huge heart and leaves behind the memory of her caring and generous spirit. Dixie, you will be greatly missed - Adios, My Friend! We love you, Mom/Grandmother - yesterday, today and tomorrow. Per Dixie's request, a casual celebration of her life will be held at her home: 2703 Jefferson in Plainview, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Friends and family are invited to share memories, funny stories and a toast to Dixie on her "Cloud 9 to Heaven." Only laughter, smiles and tears of joy are acceptable. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.