Evelyn West Dixon

1930 - 2017

Evelyn West Dixon obituary, 1930-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave

Raleigh, North Carolina

Evelyn Dixon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 24, 2017.

Evelyn West Dixon, 87, passed away on October 23, 2017 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born on February 4, 1930 in Rocky Mount; she was one of six children to the late Milton Dupree West and Cora Register West and wife of the late Walter Everette Dixon, Sr.

Evelyn and Walter were active members of Raleigh First Assembly prior to their health restrictions. She was an office manager and bookkeeper throughout her career, but family was her main love in life.

She is survived by her son: Milton Dixon and wife Faye, of Raleigh; daughter: Diane Dixon, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Sheila Scott (Kevin), Michael Tollefsrud (Jennifer), Jason Dixon (Donita), Lori Kelly (Kevin), Paul Tollefsrud (Dara), Richard Dixon and Rebecca Dixon; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by her sons: Richard Alan Dixon and Walter E. Dixon, Jr.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 28th from 1-2 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue), with Funeral Services to be held at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.

Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Evelyn's memory.

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October 26, 2017

Jo Harper

Evelyn was a dear friend. My sincere and deep sympathy to the family in this loss.

October 26, 2017

Debbie Hagler

My deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your "Mother." Many cherished memories of your "Mother," her sweet smile, her laughter, and her soft tone. May God soften your sadness and comfort you during the passing days, and replace heavy hearts with the joy of knowing...your "Mother" has gone home -- The ultimate reward upon departing this life. Love and prayers.

October 25, 2017

May comfort from God help you at this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.

October 25, 2017

Carson Family

To the Dixon family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort your family and help you through this sad time. (Psalm 29:11)

October 25, 2017

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My most sincere condolences to the family of Evelyn West Dixon. When we lose someone, friend or family member, it's not an easy thing to go through. The heart and mind reaches maximum reactions and who can tell how that person affected our life. In writing we may hint how we feel but God knows the depth of our pain. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you'll find comfort from Psalms 29:11.

October 25, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

October 25, 2017

Y S

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends. May Gods loving kindness bring comfort and strength to you at this very difficult time. Psalms 29:11 God gives us strength

October 25, 2017

To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2*

October 25, 2017

Please accept my condolences. Please know that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. He actually provides something better to look forward to. Jeremiah 29:11 specifically tells us God wants to give us a peaceful "future and hope." He promises in the near future all the pain and sorrow you are experiencing about your loss will be gone and we will be able to enjoy perfect life with all our loved ones.

October 25, 2017

C B

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time (1 Peter 5:10).

October 25, 2017

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

October 25, 2017

S H

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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Oct

28

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

Oct

28

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park

7209 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612

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