Dixie Lee Meischner — Sesser, IL

Dixie Lee Meischner, 78, of Sesser, IL, passed away on September 25, 2016 at her home.

meischnerDixie was born April 11, 1938 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Howard Innis and Leah (Pilot) Innis.

She married Leonard Meischner on June 29, 1956 and he survives of Sesser.

Along with her husband, Dixie is survived by her children Carol Weeks, of Sesser, Jim Meischner, of Bloomington, IL and Letha St. Clair, of Sesser; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one brother, Jeff Innis, of Pekin, IL and one sister, Barb Lancaster, of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Gene Innis and one sister, Judy Curtis.

Dixie was a member of Bethel Memorial United Church, in Creve Coeur, IL.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on September 29, 2016 at Horse Prairie Cemetery, in Sesser, with Brother Mark Miller, officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.

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