Dixie Charlene Reynolds was born January 27, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Lela (Bird) Porter and passed away on August 6, 2024, at Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Duane Reynolds who she married in Des Moines, Iowa, a son Steven Bales, siblings Richard Porter, Gale Porter and Betty Van Patton.

Dixie is survived by two sons Kelly (Laura) Reynolds of Patton, Missouri and Michael Bales of Des Moines, Iowa, brother Robert Porter of Milo, Iowa. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dixie enjoyed gardening and working in her yard.