Helen Pearl "Dixie" Duvall of Columbus, Kansas passed away 10:07 a.m. Wednesday January 15, 2003 at the St. Johns Maude Norton Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Kansas after an illness.

Dixie was born in Columbus, Kansas the daughter of Art and Sadie (Leslie) Bilhartz. She attended schools in Columbus. She was a housewife.

Dixie and Harold Duvall were married in Columbus, Kansas and he preceded her in death.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Kansas.

Survivors include a son Woody Duvall of Miami, Ok., 4 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, three sisters and two brothers.

Graveside Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday Jan. 18, 2003 at the Park Cemetery with the Rev. Ed. Thomas Offic. According to her wishes the casket will remain closed. The Simpson Funeral Home 323 S. Kansas Columbus is in charge of the arrangements.