Dixie B. Coleman, of Wilmington, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at her residence. She was 80 years old.
Ms. Coleman was retired from WECT and was once part owner of Zora’s Seafood. She graduated from New Hanover High School, class of 1951, and was co-chairman of the school’s class reunions.
She was born Dec. 14, 1932, in Wilmington and was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice Elmo Bowen and Margaret Capps Bowen; brother, Bernice Bowen, Jr.; and grandson, Michael Dale Coleman II.
Survivors include her son, Michael Dale Coleman and wife Karen; daughter, Pamela Coleman Peterson; grandchildren, Brecka Michelle Coleman and John William Peterson IV; sister, Gayle Spivey and husband Butch; brother, Philip Bowen; nephew, Byron Spivey; niece, Beau Bowen and very special friends of the family, Royce and Jerry Gower.
The family will receive visitors beginning at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at Oleander United Methodist Church, 5810 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, with Pastor Janet Balasko officiating. Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Oleander United Methodist Church.
Please leave condolences online at Andrew’s Mortuary.
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