Obituary of ADLENE DERBY DIXON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Monday, August 5, 1996 

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. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4

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Adlene "Lena" Derby Dixon, a native of Gates County, N.C., died 4 Aug 1996. She was the former owner of Franklin Hairstyling and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church.

A graveside service was held 6 Aug 1996 in Southampton Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren of Sycamore Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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ADLENE DERBY DIXON

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 was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday [6 August 1996] in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. Dr. Reginald Warren. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

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| Field | Value                                                        |
| Name  | Adlene "Lena" Derby Dixon                                    |
| Age   | Unknown                                                      |
| Birth | Unknown                                                      |
| Death | 4 August 1996; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship      | Residence        |
| James J. Dixon         | Husband           | Franklin, VA     |
| Gail Dixon Whitley     | Daughter          | Franklin, VA     |
| Judson Everett Whitley | Grandson          | Franklin, VA     |
| Ann Edwards            | Sister            | Nags Head, NC    |
| Lula Overby            | Sister            | Suffolk, VA      |
| Dixie Folds            | Sister            | Newport News, VA |
| Walter Derby           | Father (deceased) | —                |
| Willie Barham Derby    | Mother (deceased) | —                |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 5 August 1996        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B4                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Former owner and operator of Franklin Hairstyling  
• Member of Sycamore Baptist Church  
• Birth name: Adlene Derby  
• Also known as "Lena"

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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