Dixie Alice Scott, 84, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Sabine County Hospital.

Dixie was born November 18, 1938 in DeSoto, Wisconsin to Arlon David Witcraft and Muriel Abiah Gordon Witcraft.  She married her first husband, Charles Tyler, in 1957 and they had four children - Charles unfortunately passed away in a car accident before their fourth child was born. She remarried and had a son.  In 1973 she married Earl Scott, he adopted all five children. They moved to Victory, WI in 1978 and became owner/operators of Scott's S&T Sports Land.

In 1980, she received her Associates Degree in nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for Bethany St. Joseph Care Center. in LaCrosse, WI.  She worked as a Home Care Nurse in the Sabine County, Texas area until her retirement.  In 1993, she and Earl moved to Texas where they bought a beautiful home on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.  This little bit of paradise was her home until her final day.  Dixie loved to work in her flower gardens, do lawn work and even trim trees.  She had always been a very independent and self-directed woman.  No task was too big or too tough for her.  Her new family became the wonderful neighbors and friends of Pecan Loop Estate.  She became everyone's "Grandma" or "Mother".  She loved hummingbirds and wind chimes.  There isn't a wall or shelf in her home that doesn't have a hummingbird picture, plate, figurine or clock on it.  Dixie will be so dearly missed but never forgotten.

Dixie is survived by her children, Paul Tyler and wife, Ramona, of Hemphill, TX, Christopher Tyler of DeSoto, WI, Angela Strasser and husband, Brian, also of DeSoto, and Todd Scott and wife, Michelle Schmidt, of Centralia, MO; and son-in-law, Curt Abbott from DeSoto, WI; step children, Donita Brandt of Poplar Grove, IL and Deb Bowton and husband, Roger, of Dade City, FL; and step son-in-law, Dave Swayne from Florida; siblings, William Witcraft of Oakdale, CT and Diane Mickelson and husband, Loren, of Des Moines, WA; sister in law, Sharon Witcraft from Iowa; brother's and sister's in-law, Keith Scott and wife, Sheryl of Olympia, WA, Garry Scott and wife, Janet, of Fairview, IL, and Jerry Scott and wife, Janett, of Galva, IL; grandchildren, Bryce Tyler and wife, Ginger, Jordan Tyler and wife, Casey, Eric Tyler and wife, Kelly, Ryan Abbott and wife, Sarah, Benjamin Abbott, Keagan Abbott, Austann Abbott, Samantha Abbott, Corey Tyler, Danielle Trussoni and husband, Nate, Rachel Strasser, Brad Strasser, Trisha Kester and husband, Michael, Thad Scott and wife, Krista, and Taylor Scott; great grandchildren, Avayda and Brooks Tyler, Kaetyn, Alexia, Liam and James Tyler, Kira, Avery and Cameron Tyler, Bergann and Conley Abbott, Allie, Colton, and Brooklyn Abbott, Maryx Abbott, Preston and Georgia Kromke, Hudson and Atlee Kester, Salvatori, Arianna, Lorenzo, Giovanni and Isabella Trussoni; dearest friends, Roger and Sandy Bennett, Richard and Lori Garcia, Dottie Wilson, Victoria Ridings, Mark Cathriner, Charisse and Lanny Butler and Ann Balderas; and her very loved and devoted puppy, Obie.  Roger and Sandy are going to adopt Obie.  He has been a part of their family for the last nine months.  We are all truly indebted to both of you and we thank you so very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlon and Muriel Witcraft; in-laws, Benjamin and Opal Scott and Charles and Mildred Tyler;  spouses, Earl Scott (m. 6/18/1973-6/14/1997) and Charles Tyler (m. 7/20/1957-6/19/1964); daughter, Dawn Abbott; grandson, Christopher "Nic" Tyler; brother, David Witcraft; sister-in-law, Janet Scott and step-daughter, Earla Swayne.

Thank you, Mom, for being that strong woman.  You have showed us how to be tough when life got difficult.  You will always remain the pillar in our lives.  We miss and Love you.  Forever, your family.

Special Thank You to Hemphill Care Center and Sabine County Hospital, Dr. Greg Backofen, and nurses.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.  Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home.

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