Obituary
Dixie Darlene Orr, 91, was called home to be with her Lord
on Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born June 25, 1931 in Fort Wayne to the late Edward and Marguerite Bashop.
She was devoutly religious and in her later years attended East Springfield
Methodist Church
on US 20 near her home at Big
Turkey Lake.
More than anything else, she loved her family and prayed always that all would
be saved and reunited in Heaven. Surviving are her children, Ricky (Cheryl) Orr,
Randall (Jennifer) Orr, Robin (Russell) King, and Rhonda Clayton; six grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; and friends, Ruby Brouer, Lucy Johnson, and Babette
Mires. Dixie was preceded in death by her husband
of 50 years, Richard; three brothers, Jerry, David, and Phillip; sisters, Pansy
Becraft and Marvel Powell; grandson, Dustin King; granddaughter, Miranda Orr; and
good friend, Jim Eash. Burial service is at 1pm on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Covington Memorial Gardens
with visitation from 11am-1pm at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Donations
Donations can be made to the Rescue Mission of Fort Wayne