Dixie Lee Gilley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dixie Lee Gilley of Salem, Virginia, who passed away on May 2, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dixie had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Dixie may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Church and Lona Church; and her husband David Gilley. She is survived by: her siblings, Pat Francisco of West Virginia, Glen Church of Roanoke, VA and Tommy Church of Shawsville, VA; and her adoptive son Danny LaTempa. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.