Dixie Vee Morgan Covington Obituary (1930 - 2017)

We cannot imagine two more beautiful smiles as we think of the sweet reunion between Dixie and Dee. Dixie was born March 4th 1930 to Orrin Porter Morgan and Verena Clayton. She married Van "Dee" Covington February 12 1950. Dixie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attending the Belvedere Ward for most of her life. Dixie was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, long time friendships and she was known for making the best banana bread. To sum up her life in a few sentences is impossible but anyone who knew her, knew that she had a quick smile, was extremely kind and once she was your friend she was your friend for life. Dixie is survived by her brother DeMar Morgan, 2 of her sons Troy D. Covington (Wendy), Shaun O. Covington (Lisa) 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband Van "Dee" Covington, son Van Morgan Covington, Brothers Don Gaylen Morgan, Stephen Richard Morgan, Earnest C Morgan Parents, Verena Clayton Morgan and Orrin Porter Morgan Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 8th 2017, 11:00am at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel 4760 South State Murray Utah 84107 Viewing will be held from 6-8 Wednesday and 1 our prior to service on Thursday.