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Vera Lynette French Dixon

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Vera Dixon Obituary

Vera Lynette French Dixon, 79, of Salem, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was born on November 5, 1929, in Rocky Gap, Va., a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Marie Lambert French. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Eula French Hawley and Della French Jones; and a brother, Myrul French. Vera retired from General Electric in Salem, and was a long time member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband of 57 years, Guy Daniel Dixon; sisters, Louise French Townley and Evelyn French Arnold; brother, Jim French; sons and daughtersin-law, Mike and Kay, Steve and Carolyn, and Roger and Vicky; grandchildren, Michelle, Melissa, Corey, Daniel, Jennifer, Kimberly and Steven; great-grandchildren, Preston, Jyramiah and Jason; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to all of her church family and Wes and Cathi Dent. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2009, at Ridgewood Baptist Church by the Rev. Roy E. Kanode. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2009.

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jennifer bradley

November 9, 2009

i am with the family all the time if you need soething just let me now mr dixon ok god love and your family all the time

Phyllis Gilbert

November 6, 2009

Seems like yesterday we were still working at GE. Vera was a dear sweet person always wearing a smile on her face. My deepest sympathy to Guy and her entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Phyllis (Darnall) Gilbert

Raymond Neese

November 6, 2009

Danny
Sorry to hear of your loss, Our prayers are with you and your family.

Raymond and Lillian Neese

November 5, 2009

Danny, Mike, Steve, and Roger,

God's blessings on all of you. I can't picture Aunt Vera without a smile on her face. She was always quick to laugh, and I can only imagine the mischief she and my Mom got into as girls back in Rocky Gap.

I'll be thinking of you and praying for you.

Tim Arnold

Alan Hogan

November 5, 2009

Roger, sorry to hear of your mother's passing. When our parents pass-on, I start to think how simple our Roanoke County childhood was and how much Roanoke has changed since the 1970's. Take care Roger because you will see her again one day in the Heavens.

November 5, 2009

Mike & Kay, Steve &
Carolyn
So sorry to hear of your loss;our
prayers and thoughts are with you
and your family; especially your
Dad. Your parents displayed what a
marriage should be.
Gary & Kathy Williams

Annette & Joe Marshall

November 5, 2009

We would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the Dixon family. As a part of the Ridgewood Baptist Church family she will be missed by all.

Corkey and Susan Bowles

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God help you during this time of grief and give you strength for the days ahead.
God bless you always.

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