Dixie Lee Tipton

June 17, 1942 - August 16, 2021

ADRIAN – Dixie Lee Tipton, age 79, of Adrian died in the evening on Monday, August 16, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital with her loving husband, James, by her side. She was born on June 17, 1942 to Robert E. and Delsie K. (Kisner) Hamden in Adrian, MI. Dixie married James "Jim" A. Tipton on October 1, 1959 and he survives, sharing over 61 wonderful years together. She worked at General Motors on the assembly line as a sewer for 30 years, retiring from the Power Train plant in Toledo, OH. In her free time, Dixie enjoyed camping with her family, gardening and practicing yoga. In addition to her husband, Jim, Dixie is survived by their grandson, Ryan J. Tefertiller; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many cousins. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cynthia Louise Tipton; and brother, Gary R. Hamden. Funeral services for Dixie will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, in Adrian with Rev. Larry Betz officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catherine Cobb Safe House in Adrian. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.