- Date Of Birth: July 20, 1934
- Date Of Death: July 29, 2019
- State: Michigan
Died Monday morning July 29, 2019. Dixie was born July 20, 1934 in Kalamazoo, Michigan a daughter of Charles and Mary (Riese) Root.
She had been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth V. Martin on September 27, 2009; and siblings, Charles Root, Jr., Priscilla “Pat” Bodtke, Richard Root, and Mary Lou Roberts.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Pam) Martin of Kalamazoo; 2 grandchildren, Jessica Martin of Kalamazoo; and Kenneth Ross Martin of Indiana; 4 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Zoey, R.J., and Colton; siblings, Audrey “Ann” (Doug) Douglas, Franklin Root, Glory Ammerman, Hope (Chet) Robb, Barry (Barb) Root, Stanley Root, Brandy (Delene) Root, Toni (Dave) Garrett; and several nieces and nephews.
