Dixie Nell Harrington Perez passed from this world on April 11, 2021 having enjoyed a full life of over 92 years.  She most enjoyed being outdoors, working in the farm fields and was a lover of all animals. She was born February 25, 1929, the youngest and last survivor of Charlie G. and Delilah Bragg McLeod Harrington's children having been predeceased by Mary Charlotte Harrington Wilson, Gloria Jean Harrington and Andrew Brown Harrington. Hemmed in by times and convention, Dixie nevertheless strode through life at her own pace.  She claimed to have been named "Dixie" after an old family mule and "Nell" because her eldest sister had liked that character in a book and lobbied for the inclusion.

She is survived by sister-in-law Mayme Doris Harrington of Charlotte, nieces Vicki Jane Wilson Cummings (Scott) of Fayetteville and Peggy Brown Harrington of Charlotte, nephews Paul Eric  Harrington (Myra) of Gastonia and Chuck (Fido) Wilson of Broadway; grand-nephews Hank Cummings of Fayetteville, Adam Moore (Samantha) of Gastonia, grand-niece Mary Lauren of Greenville, N.C.

Graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Thursday at Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Doug Houston officiating. Friends may visit the funeral home on Wednesday from 1-5pm to sign the register.   In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are made to Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1302 Broadway, NC 27505.  The family would like to thank Charlene Harrington for the love and care she gave to Dixie.   In accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, masks are requested for the services.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.