Dixie P. Arbuckle, age 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 6, 2025 at Friendship Village, in Upper St. Clair.
She was born on August 30, 1937 to William and Ethel Pierce in Louisville, Kentucky. She married her middle school sweetheart, the late Gilbert E. Arbuckle, on May 18, 1957.
Dixie is survived by; 4 children, Gilbert S. Arbuckle (Karen), Rick Arbuckle (Carolyn), Jill D’Ginto (Dom), Jodi Galderise(Dan); 12 grandchildren, Nick, Greg, Kelly, Jonathan, Ryan, David, Michael, Anna, Joe, Liz, Megan, Alice; and 7 great-grandchildren, Elijah, Connor, Ava, Maisie, William, Kayden and Lorelai. Dixie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gilbert E. Arbuckle, and her sisters Dorothy Conaboy, Margaret Staple, and Georgina Anderl.
Dixie was devoted to her family, the center of so many fun times and treasured memories. Dixie loved reading, sewing, walks on the beach, and became an avid golfer, even getting a hole in one.
The family is so grateful for the staff and caregivers at Friendship Village for the loving care Dixie received.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 9, 5-8 PM at Paul Henney Funeral Home, 5570 Library Road, Bethel Park,where funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Friendship Village TMAF.
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