Dixie Lee Dray

DIXIE LEE DRAY, 89, of Enon, passed away on October 20, 2022, at The Trinity Community in Fairborn. Dixie was born in Washington Court House on April 11, 1933, to the late Carl Wesley Ellison and Edrie Beryl (Meyers) Baker. She was raised by her late grandparents, Will & Mae Ellison. Dixie married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Dray, on September 9, 1951. They were married for 55 years until his passing in 2007. Dixie had a larger-than-life personality and a zest that few could ignore. Her off-color sense of humor was infectious, usually making her the center of attention. A few years back, Dixie would often be seen on a dance floor or exercising around town with one of her beloved dogs. She deeply loved all her pets throughout her life. Dixie also loved music and was a talented singer. She began singing at a young age and sang at church and community events throughout her life. Dixie even sang on the Horace Heidt Radio Show and on television for the Star Maker Review. Dixie was a graduate of Washington Court House High School in 1951. She was a medical assistant most of her life and taught at Sinclair College for numerous years. In retirement, she worked for the Greenon Local School District as a classroom and lunchroom aide alongside her husband, Jerry. When Jerry was alive, they were never apart and enjoyed other activities like golf (although Dixie’s addition skills were always lacking when tallying her score). Her son-in-law, Doug Wilt, and Great-Grandson, Grady Neff, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters Leslie Wilt of Springfield, Suzanne Folck (Fred) of Wellington, KY, and Dawn Boyer (John) of Enon, a son, and daughter-in-law, Preston Dray (Brandy) of Enon, nine grandchildren; Stephanie Trudel (Jared), Megan Dooley (Mike), Chad Wilt, Liza Neff (Nathan), Bradley Boyer (Laura), Amelia Boyer (Emily), Brandon Dray, Blake Dray, Bryce Dray, and nine great-grandchildren Scott Dooley, Reese Dooley, C.J. Wilt, Addie Wilt, Avery Boyer, Hazel Boyer, Dorothea Boyer, Kinley Neff, Trent Trudel and a host of family and friends. Private services will be held at the family's convenience, with burial in Enon Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to Heather Nelson and Vicki Gaeke for their friendship to Dixie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clark County SPCA, 21 Walter Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506; Animal Welfare League, 6330 Willow Dale Rd, Springfield, OH 45502 or the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

Dixie Lee Dray

April 11, 1933 - October 20, 2022