Dixie Lou Hopkins Jenson, age 75, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior at home on Dec. 30th 2011 after a long illness. She was born to James and Jewell (Harrel) Hopkins, on Dec. 14, 1936 in Urbana, Mo. She graduated valedictorian from Urbana High School and married her high school sweetheart Michael Joe Jenson on April 17, 1954. Their wonderful love affair will last for eternity. They moved to Kansas City, Mo where they both were employed by Hallmark Cards. They then moved to New York City where Michael was stationed with the US Army. From there they settled in Springfield, Mo where she was employed by several different businesses before she retired. During her career she received the honor of the 1971 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women's Association. She was also listed in the 1971 publication of Outstanding Young Women of America which is a publication recognizing and honoring young women across the country who give their time and efforts for the betterment of community, country, and profession. They represent the best of America's conscientious young women. It was a distinct honor to be awarded as one of the young women who helped guide the destiny of our country. She had numerous other interests and hobbies and volunteered whenever needed in the community. She is survived by her husband Michael Joe Jenson, a daughter Debbie Aikin and her husband John, a grandson Nathan Jenson Horne; and 3 godchildren, Sarah Simpson, Carolyn Simpson Hamilton, and John Michael Simpson; sister Carol Scrivener, cousin Velva Eastburn, sister-in-law Barbara Hennager and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Snowda June Mackey. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She gave her life to Jesus Christ at a young age at Bible Camp in Bennett Spring, Mo. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful and positive influence in the lives she touched and always helped those who needed her in what ever way she could. She was lovingly cared for during her illness by Mike, Debbie, Nathan, and Sarah. Graveside services and burial will be led by Brother Loren Dryer at 10:30 a.m. Monday January 2nd, 2012 at Mission Ridge Cemetery in Urbana, Mo. Online condolences may be made at gormanscharpf.com. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the charity of your choice.