Dixie Longwell

Dixie Carol Matthews Longwell, wife, mother, grandma, great-grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1938, in Evanston, Wyoming to LeRoy and Rachel Matthews and was the youngest of 3 children. She graduated from Evanston High School and went on to complete her bachelor's degree at BYU. On June 8, 1960, she married Ruben S. Longwell in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity.

Dixie was a long-time resident of the Grandview Hill area of Provo, Utah and lived a life of compassionate service, dedication to her faith, and humble devotion to her family and friends. Her thoughtfulness was evident in her everyday actions and in the love she shared with those around her.

Dixie was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various capacities including Primary President, YW President, Relief Society President, Stake Primary presidency, primary teacher, cub scout leader, YW sports and camp director, ministering secretary, and ministering sister. Her faith was a beacon that guided her life and inspired her to serve others with love and kindness. Dixie's life was a testament to the words in Mosiah 2:17, "When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." In her professional life, she served as a cashier in the financial services department at BYU for 30 years, demonstrating her dedication and commitment.

Aside from her devotion to faith and work, Dixie enjoyed life's simple pleasures. She found joy in singing, painting, cooking, reading, writing cards, solving crossword puzzles and word searches, playing bingo and spending quality time with family and friends. She will always be remembered for her cheerful spirit, which lifted others and brought joy to any room.

Dixie is survived by her daughter Deborah (Scott) Draper, son Jeffrey (Kristina) Longwell, 9 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Longwell, parents LeRoy and Rachel Matthews, sister Dawn Hutchinson, and brother Malcolm Matthews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Grandview 5th Ward building, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo, Utah. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00am to 10:45am, for a viewing prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Provo City Cemetery.

The service will also be live streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/dixie-longwell.

Condolences may be extended at www.bergmortuary.com. We invite you to leave memories of Dixie and upload photos to the memorial page to share with all who loved her.