Dixie Carole DeWeese Carlton
Dixie Carole DeWeese Carlton, 78, died May 24, 2015 after a long illness. She was born October 30, 1936 in Taylorville, IL to the late Forest and Wilma DeWeese. She, her husband, and family sold their Farm and Dairy in Illinois and moved to Jay, FL in 1962 where they purchased the Ted May Farm/Dairy and became active members of the Jay community. She was a long time member of the Joy Circle and the choir at Jay United Methodist Church. Dixie enjoyed crafts of all types, but was especially fond of quilting and was a member of several quilting guilds. Dixie and her husband moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2010 to be closer to the grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard H. Carlton, son Mark Carlton (Dawn), Gainesville, FL, Daughter Anneliese Robbins (Alan) Jacksonville, FL, grandchildren Drew Carlton, Alex and Ashton Robbins, one sister Thelia Ann Anastasia (Fran) Champaign, IL, one brother Eric DeWeese (Chris) Los Angeles, CA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held May 30, 2015 at Jay United Methodist Church at 11:00 am. Fellowship and visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jay United Methodist Church or Highlands United Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, FL.
