The family of Dixie Pauline Burcham would like to announce that their beloved Mother went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on Monday, February 11, 2002, at the age of 67. Dixie was the first child of Gearry and Dovie Thornton, born May 6, 1934 and was a life long resident of Big Spring. She graduated from Big Spring High School in 1951 and attended Draughn's Business College in Abilene, Texas. She retired from the State of Texas on May 10, 1996. Dixie touched many people in her life, but children always had a special place in her heart. She was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church and worked in the nursery there until no longer physically able. Dixie kept children in her home after her retirement. She enjoyed her two precious granddaughters – LeAnne Dovie and Dani Cheryl everyday. Dixie was a very loving Mother and Grandmother who is survived by her children, daughter Cheryl Burcham and life partner, Conda White of Austin, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shelia Burcham of Big Spring, Texas; a brother, Harlan Thornton of Big Spring, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Saundra and Gary Powers of Cecilia, Kentucky; two granddaughters, LeAnne Burcham and Dani Burcham of Big Spring; and two nephews and their families, Ricky and Dale Powers of Kentucky. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Dudley Mullins, pastor of East Fourth Street Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to East Fourth Street Baptist Church, 401 E. 4th, Big Spring, Texas 79720. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.,
