DUNFORD, Dixie P., age 73, of Westland, October 31, 2012. Beloved wife of Fred Dunford. Loving mother of Tammye (Charles) Grant, Fred (Michelle) Dunford and Shawn (Joy) Dunford. Dearest grandmother of 5. She is also survived by her sisters Sheryl Slone and Lynn Swain and her brother Ted Staton. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Vernie Staton.