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Dixie L. Nowels

July 03, 1947 - March 10, 2025

Obituary For Dixie L. Nowels

Dixie L. Nowels of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2025, due to complications from her recent cancer diagnosis.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd). A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m., also at the funeral home. The funeral service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/4992101. A private family entombment will be held at Merle Hay Mausoleum.

Dixie was born July 3, 1947, in Iowa where she was raised. She lived in Ankeny from 1959 until 1986. She then moved to Southwest Florida where she lived for 20 years. In 2006, she moved back to Iowa to be near family and friends.

While in Florida, she worked as an Accounts Payable Supervisor for 14 years. She became a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist in 2002 and served on the Board of Directors of her church for 9 years. After moving back to Iowa, she continued working in accounting until she finally found her forever job at David Bear Inc.

She recently enjoyed baking and spending as much time as possible with family, friends and her furry love, Tobey.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Norlaine Nowels; infant sister, Janet Kay Nowels; sister, Sue Mathis; and nephew, Chad Mathis.

She is survived by her brother, Jerry Nowels; brother-in-law, Alan Mathis; niece, Erica Pardue (Jeff); nephew, Chris Mathis (Amy); Lisa Mathis (wife of Chad Mathis); nephew, Nathan Nowels (Bonnie); great niece, Mackenzie Dowell (Jordan); great nephew, Trevor Mathis (Harlee Rose); great-great nephews and niece, Elijah, Easton and Ellamarie Dowell; and her beloved dog, Tobey.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue.

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Mar
29
Memorial Services of Iowa

4208 North Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Mar
29
Memorial Services of Iowa

4208 North Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Benjamin Verdon sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Dixie L. Nowels - March 25, 2025

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I did not get to spend very much time with Dixie but the time i did, she was such a gracious host and made me feel right at home. I know that she loved her nephews and niece so much and was such a blessing in their lives. My thoughts and prayers go with all of you. Sandy

Sandy rocka

Dixie was such a sweet person. I met her working ar Flooring Gallery. We became friends. I would go let her work her magic when getting a massage. She also went with me a time or two when I took my dog to obedience training. When I brought my puppy in to work, she would insist on holding him on her lap while she worked. In recent years, we would communicate thru messaging. I was blessed to know her! RIP Sweet Dixie.

Missy Gocke

She was such a great friend when we worked together at Flooring Gallery. What a great person. I know she will be missed.

Julie Rinard

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