Juanita Faye Beaver Dixon

Juanita Faye Beaver Dixon, 91, of Asheville, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Flesher's Fairview Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Dixon was a daughter of the late Charles Edward Beaver, Sr., and Lydia Buchanan Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maxine Teague, Betty Pugh; and brothers, Charles Edward Beaver, Jr., Harry D. Beaver, Fred R. Beaver, and Ralph G. Beaver. Mrs. Dixon graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School, Blanton's Business College, and earned an Associate's Degree from AB-Tech. She retired from American Enka after working there for over 20 years. She had also worked at Sayles Biltmore Bleachery. She was a member of Cornerstone Church, in Asheville. Mrs. Dixon is survived by her daughter, Louise C. Carter and husband Robert, of Hurst, TX; granddaughter, Cheryl Vorlop and husband Jim, of San Antonio, TX; and great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Taylor Vorlop. The family also wishes to give thanks to two special family members, Katherine Beaver, and Eddie Teague. A funeral service for Mrs. Dixon will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Hober officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church, 12 South French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.