Dixie Olinger Sheets

Marion, Virginia

 Dixie Olinger Sheets age 71, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 Dixie was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and served as Marion’s Town Clerk for over 30 years. You would also find her working at Hungry Mother State Park – a job and work family she enjoyed and dearly loved. Dixie was a huge University of Virginia fan; win or lose she was 100% behind her “Hoos” and a truly loyal fan. She was a master gardener, loved quilting and sewing and crafts in general. She had a love for her “furbabies” that carried over to Saddlebred horses – and going to horse shows was always a good time. Dixie loved to travel – the Caribbean with clear blue water and warm sand was her favorite destination. More than anything, Dixie’s family brought her the most joy. Holidays with her family or a casual day together were her most favorite things. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend who is missed, but always in her family’s hearts.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren V. and Mildred L. Olinger; father of her children, Steven R. Sheets; and brother, Mike Olinger.

 Dixie is survived by her daughter, Amanda Sheets Alsbrook (Rick) of Pounding Mill, Va.; son, Marcus Sheets of Marion, Va.; brother, David Olinger (Lesa) of North Myrtle Beach, SC; sister-in-law, Sue Olinger of Georgetown, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews and their families; special friends, Anita Catron, Ann Shelton, and Linda Rector; special companions, dog- Belle and cat- Miss Kitty. 

 The family will receive friends Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgedale Cemetery, 1112 Ridgedale Road (Rt.624), Saltville/Rich Valley, VA 24370.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

 To share memories of Dixie Olinger Sheets please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Dixie has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.