THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, August 5, 1996 TAG: 9608050020
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B4 EDITION: FINAL
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Adlene ``Lena'' Derby Dixon of the 31000 block of Arber Road, died Aug. 4, 1996, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Mrs. Dixon was a native of Gates County, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Walter and Willie Barham Derby. She was the former owner and operator of Franklin Hairstyling, and was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James J. Dixon; a daughter, Gail Dixon Whitley; a grandson, Judson Everett Whitley, all of Franklin; three sisters, Ann Edwards of Nags Head, Lula Overby of Suffolk and Dixie Folds of Newport News; and nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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