Joyce Myers Dixon

Joyce Myers Dixon, 93, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at Trinity Oaks. Born August 4, 1929 in Birmingham, AL, Mrs. Dixon was the daughter of the late William Henry and Auberrie Williams Myers. She attended Birmingham schools and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA in 1951. As a student at Newcomb she was active in Alpha Delta Pi sorority, serving as President of her chapter. Married in 1951 to Fred White Dixon, Sr., Mrs. Dixon moved to Salisbury, where she began teaching piano privately. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she directed a children’s choir, taught Sunday School, volunteered through the Woman’s Missionary Union and served as a church Trustee. She was a member of the King’s Daughters Sunday School class. Active in many community initiatives, Mrs. Dixon was particularly supportive of Salisbury’s chapter of the Salvation Army, serving as Secretary and as Advisory Board Chair. In 2013, the Salvation Army Advisory Board celebrated her fifty years of service to the organization, honoring her as a lifetime Board member. Mrs. Dixon also served on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels and as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. She was a member of the Elizabeth Maxwell Steele chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Dixon enjoyed connecting with the community through Postal Potpourri, a business services company where she served as co-founder and President from 1986-1991. She treasured her many friends throughout her full and active life, including special friends from her long-time membership in the Tea and Topics Book Club, where she was a founding member. Mrs. Dixon’s husband, Fred Dixon, Sr., preceded her in death. Surviving are her children and their families: son Fred Dixon, Jr. (Tammie) of Charlotte; son Mark Dixon (Mary) of Moore, SC; son Brian Dixon (Tammie) of Durham; five grandsons; Craig Dixon of Ebensburg, PA; MAJ Christopher Dixon (Hannah) of Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Daniel Dixon (Dani) of Tampa, FL; Stephen Dixon (Christie) of Roebuck, SC; and Logan Dixon of Durham. She was “GG” to five great-grandchildren, Liesl, Kit, Ashe, Izzy, and Ladd. In addition, she is survived by her dear cousin, Peggy Carey, of Birmingham, AL. A service celebrating Mrs. Dixon’s life will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Salisbury. The family will receive friends before the service, from 12:00 -12:45, in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salvation Army, 521 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147; to NC Baptist Children’s Home, 204 Idol St., Thomasville, NC 27360; to First Baptist Church, 223 N Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or to any charity of choice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Dixon family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Joyce Myers Dixon

August 4, 1929 - September 9, 2022