Dixie Lee Crane

Dixie Lee (King) Crane was born on May 8,1948 to Mary Katherine and Wilson King. She was born in Bakersfield and raised in Shafter where she lived until her death on November the 6th 2019. Dixie was married to James Vaughn Crane on April the 11th 1969. Dixie and Vaughn went on to raise 4 children and took in and cared for many others along the way. They never turned away a soul in need as their home was a safe haven for countless people.

Dixie's life was filled with a passion for serving others in and around the community. She told her family on regular basis that helping people and serving others was the truth to life on this earth. She will forever be known for her time at A&W and Foster Freeze and delivering the newspaper. She was also a full-time housekeeper for most of her life, working for countless people in the community. She was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she spent most of her adult life in various roles teaching the youth her principles of caring for others and her love of our Lord. She spent the later years of her life toting her grandchildren around the countryside. She could be frequently seen with them at functions all over town.

She is preceded in death by her Husband Vaughn, and daughter Tammy Crane, as well as all her siblings. She leaves behind son Blue Crane with children Darrock and Allistir. Daughter Mattie Lemmons with husband James. Granddaughters Kenna and Erin. Son Evion Crane with wife Amber and children Eli, Justin, and Riley. She will be greatly missed by all of us.

A Viewing will be held on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Basham & Lara Funeral Care 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

A Graveside service will be on Friday November 15, 2019 at Shafter Cemetery at 10:00 AM.