Dixie Doreen Ditsworth, 86, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on January 5, 2026 at home. She was born on June 20, 1939 in Janesville, WI, to Norbert Nelson and Edna Brummond. She attended Beauty College – Educators of Beauty in Freeport, IL. On June 3, 1961 she married James A. Ditsworth. She was a Hair Stylist and Pastor, and a member of Glory of Zion and Women's Aglow.

She is survived by her children: Julie Dietz (Larry), James Ditsworth (Tracy), Patricia DeShazo (Jim), and Kathleen Smith (Michael); grandchildren: Joshua Dietz (Erin), Christen Dietz, Jonathon Molchin, Aaron Smith (Jordan), Adam Smith (Stephanie), Noah DeShazo (Valerie), and Abigail Durand (Erik); and great-grandchildren: Kayden Molchin, Pearson Smith, Adalaide Molchin, Beckham Smith, and Finley Smith.

She was preceded in death by Steven Ditsworth (son), James A. Ditsworth (husband), and her parents.

A private memorial for family will be held at a later date.