Dixie Warren

Dixie Ann Larsen Payne Warren died peacefully January 13, 2023, in her home in St. George, UT. Dixie is survived by her husband Dr. Alma Warren; children Rosalie Payne, Ted LeGrand Payne, and Lloyd Dell Payne; sisters Tama Mathews and Penny Larsen; additionally, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Dixie was born in Hyrum UT, the oldest daughter of Lloyd and Arlene Larsen. Dixie also had a brother, Burke Larsen, and a sister, Jolene Larsen, now deceased. Dixie grew up on the Larsen's farm, went to Cache Valley High and Utah State University. She earned a teaching degree and a master's degree in education. She taught at Lincoln Elementary school for 26 Years. She was adored by her students and respected by her peers.
Dixie was married and sealed to Edward William Payne November 24, 1954, in the Manti Temple. Ed had five sons from a previous marriage who love and care for Dixie and affectionately adopted her into their lives, along with their children and grandchildren. She held many church, UEA, and civic positions. She was the Honorary Peach Day Parade Marshall, a Daughter of Utah Pioneers, and Utah State's Mother of the Year. Ed and Dixie had a wonderful 29 years together on their peach and horse farm in Brigham City. Ed passed away in 1983. After Ed's death, Dixie spent 19 valiant years caring for the farm, traveling the world, and inspiring her students. In 2002, she married Dr. Alma Warren where they spent 20 years enjoying their retirement in St. George, UT and served a church mission.
Her smile was mesmerizing, and her caring personality was infectious. She was loved, respected, and admired by everyone she met. We love you Dixie and we look forward to seeing you again.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East Brigham City. A Visitation will be held prior to services at 1:00 - 1:45 pm. Interment will follow at the Brigham City Cemetery 300 East 300 South.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.myers-mortuary.com