NORTON — Dixie Joyce Hejny (Hawks), born March 21, 1935, age 90, of Norton, Kan., passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025. Born on March 21, 1935 in Almena, Kan., she was the daughter of John and Mabel (Drommer) Hawks, Almena, Kan. Up until the end, Dixie maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life, full of wonderful and varied experiences.

Dixie had a long and successful career as a telephone operator. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed watching sports, especially KU basketball, traveling with her friends, and teaching songs and language games to her grandchildren. Dixie was married to George ‘Blackie’ Hejny, who passed away on Feb. 14, 2024. They were married

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