Elizabeth Anne Dixon McMillan
December 10, 1933 – September 16, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Dixon McMillan died of vascular dementia Monday September 16, 2019 at Homeplace of New Bern in New Bern, NC.
Liz was born in Reedsville, WV on December 10, 1933 to her loving parents Thomas Fitchie Dixon and Susan Elizabeth Reed Dixon.
She lived most of her adult life in Raleigh, NC before moving to Cove City, NC to be with her family. Liz married the love of her life, Roscoe “R.D.” Drake McMillan, Jr. on September 19, 1970. They were happily married for 38 years before his passing in 2008.
A graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Liz graduated from Fairmont State College where she earned a degree in Education in 1955. She continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a degree in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. Following her graduation from UNC-CH, Liz enjoyed working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC when television was in its pioneer stage. She later worked for the NC Automobile Dealers Association in Raleigh. She was a charter member of the Raleigh Miniature Guild and served as president from 1982-83. She was also an active member of the Raleigh Little Theatre, Hayes Barton Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. She volunteered for the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped where she read magazine and newspaper articles that were recorded on audiotapes for the blind to enjoy. Liz was an accomplished knitter. After surviving a bout with breast cancer, she knit several hundred chemo caps for the Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh. She was an avid reader and looked forward to completing the daily crossword puzzle in the News and Observer. Liz and R.D. began collecting bear figurines on their honeymoon. She also enjoyed collecting Christmas Nativities, UNC Tar Heel memorabilia, and doll house miniatures.
Survivors include her sister Elinor Dixon Hawkins and husband Carroll of Cove City, NC; her devoted nephew John Carroll Hawkins, great nephew Stephen Hawkins, great niece Leslie Hawkins of Cove City; her stepson Roscoe Drake McMillan III and wife Melissa of Flowery Branch, GA; stepdaughter Anne Monroe and husband Richard of Whispering Pines, NC; stepgrandaughter Melissa Ver Eake and husband Stefan of Flowery Branch, GA; stepgrandson Garrison McMillan and wife Courtney of Atlanta, GA; cousins Keith Reed and wife Linda, Brian Reed, Kristen Reed Brewster and husband Mike, and Barbara Reed all of Morgantown, WV. She was predeceased by her devoted cousin Bishop Alfred Cook Reed also of Morgantown, WV.
The family would like to express their thanks to Liz’s devoted caregivers Kathy Smith, Lana Greene, Sally Strayhorn, Wilma McCarter, Carlene Powell and Lou Knapp.
A service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at Core Creek Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday, September 18th at 2:00. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:00 – 1:50. A graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on Friday, September 19th at 12:00 where she will be laid to rest with R.D. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Source Citation: Cotten Funeral Home Online
December 10, 1933 – September 16, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Dixon McMillan died of vascular dementia Monday September 16, 2019 at Homeplace of New Bern in New Bern, NC.
Liz was born in Reedsville, WV on December 10, 1933 to her loving parents Thomas Fitchie Dixon and Susan Elizabeth Reed Dixon.
She lived most of her adult life in Raleigh, NC before moving to Cove City, NC to be with her family. Liz married the love of her life, Roscoe “R.D.” Drake McMillan, Jr. on September 19, 1970. They were happily married for 38 years before his passing in 2008.
A graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Liz graduated from Fairmont State College where she earned a degree in Education in 1955. She continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a degree in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. Following her graduation from UNC-CH, Liz enjoyed working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC when television was in its pioneer stage. She later worked for the NC Automobile Dealers Association in Raleigh. She was a charter member of the Raleigh Miniature Guild and served as president from 1982-83. She was also an active member of the Raleigh Little Theatre, Hayes Barton Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. She volunteered for the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped where she read magazine and newspaper articles that were recorded on audiotapes for the blind to enjoy. Liz was an accomplished knitter. After surviving a bout with breast cancer, she knit several hundred chemo caps for the Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh. She was an avid reader and looked forward to completing the daily crossword puzzle in the News and Observer. Liz and R.D. began collecting bear figurines on their honeymoon. She also enjoyed collecting Christmas Nativities, UNC Tar Heel memorabilia, and doll house miniatures.
Survivors include her sister Elinor Dixon Hawkins and husband Carroll of Cove City, NC; her devoted nephew John Carroll Hawkins, great nephew Stephen Hawkins, great niece Leslie Hawkins of Cove City; her stepson Roscoe Drake McMillan III and wife Melissa of Flowery Branch, GA; stepdaughter Anne Monroe and husband Richard of Whispering Pines, NC; stepgrandaughter Melissa Ver Eake and husband Stefan of Flowery Branch, GA; stepgrandson Garrison McMillan and wife Courtney of Atlanta, GA; cousins Keith Reed and wife Linda, Brian Reed, Kristen Reed Brewster and husband Mike, and Barbara Reed all of Morgantown, WV. She was predeceased by her devoted cousin Bishop Alfred Cook Reed also of Morgantown, WV.
The family would like to express their thanks to Liz’s devoted caregivers Kathy Smith, Lana Greene, Sally Strayhorn, Wilma McCarter, Carlene Powell and Lou Knapp.
A service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at Core Creek Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday, September 18th at 2:00. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:00 – 1:50. A graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on Friday, September 19th at 12:00 where she will be laid to rest with R.D. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Source Citation: Cotten Funeral Home Online
Elizabeth Anne Dixon McMillan
December 10, 1933 – September 16, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Dixon McMillan died of vascular dementia Monday September 16, 2019 at Homeplace of New Bern in New Bern, NC.
Liz was born in Reedsville, WV on December 10, 1933 to her loving parents Thomas Fitchie Dixon and Susan Elizabeth Reed Dixon.
She lived most of her adult life in Raleigh, NC before moving to Cove City, NC to be with her family. Liz married the love of her life, Roscoe “R.D.” Drake McMillan, Jr. on September 19, 1970. They were happily married for 38 years before his passing in 2008.
A graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Liz graduated from Fairmont State College where she earned a degree in Education in 1955. She continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a degree in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. Following her graduation from UNC-CH, Liz enjoyed working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC when television was in its pioneer stage. She later worked for the NC Automobile Dealers Association in Raleigh. She was a charter member of the Raleigh Miniature Guild and served as president from 1982-83. She was also an active member of the Raleigh Little Theatre, Hayes Barton Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. She volunteered for the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped where she read magazine and newspaper articles that were recorded on audiotapes for the blind to enjoy. Liz was an accomplished knitter. After surviving a bout with breast cancer, she knit several hundred chemo caps for the Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh. She was an avid reader and looked forward to completing the daily crossword puzzle in the News and Observer. Liz and R.D. began collecting bear figurines on their honeymoon. She also enjoyed collecting Christmas Nativities, UNC Tar Heel memorabilia, and doll house miniatures.
Survivors include her sister Elinor Dixon Hawkins and husband Carroll of Cove City, NC; her devoted nephew John Carroll Hawkins, great nephew Stephen Hawkins, great niece Leslie Hawkins of Cove City; her stepson Roscoe Drake McMillan III and wife Melissa of Flowery Branch, GA; stepdaughter Anne Monroe and husband Richard of Whispering Pines, NC; stepgrandaughter Melissa Ver Eake and husband Stefan of Flowery Branch, GA; stepgrandson Garrison McMillan and wife Courtney of Atlanta, GA; cousins Keith Reed and wife Linda, Brian Reed, Kristen Reed Brewster and husband Mike, and Barbara Reed all of Morgantown, WV. She was predeceased by her devoted cousin Bishop Alfred Cook Reed also of Morgantown, WV.
The family would like to express their thanks to Liz’s devoted caregivers Kathy Smith, Lana Greene, Sally Strayhorn, Wilma McCarter, Carlene Powell and Lou Knapp.
A service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at Core Creek Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday, September 18th at 2:00. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:00 – 1:50. A graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on Friday, September 19th at 12:00 where she will be laid to rest with R.D. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Source Citation: Cotten Funeral Home Online
December 10, 1933 – September 16, 2019
Elizabeth “Liz” Anne Dixon McMillan died of vascular dementia Monday September 16, 2019 at Homeplace of New Bern in New Bern, NC.
Liz was born in Reedsville, WV on December 10, 1933 to her loving parents Thomas Fitchie Dixon and Susan Elizabeth Reed Dixon.
She lived most of her adult life in Raleigh, NC before moving to Cove City, NC to be with her family. Liz married the love of her life, Roscoe “R.D.” Drake McMillan, Jr. on September 19, 1970. They were happily married for 38 years before his passing in 2008.
A graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Liz graduated from Fairmont State College where she earned a degree in Education in 1955. She continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned a degree in Radio, Television and Motion Pictures. Following her graduation from UNC-CH, Liz enjoyed working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC when television was in its pioneer stage. She later worked for the NC Automobile Dealers Association in Raleigh. She was a charter member of the Raleigh Miniature Guild and served as president from 1982-83. She was also an active member of the Raleigh Little Theatre, Hayes Barton Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. She volunteered for the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped where she read magazine and newspaper articles that were recorded on audiotapes for the blind to enjoy. Liz was an accomplished knitter. After surviving a bout with breast cancer, she knit several hundred chemo caps for the Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh. She was an avid reader and looked forward to completing the daily crossword puzzle in the News and Observer. Liz and R.D. began collecting bear figurines on their honeymoon. She also enjoyed collecting Christmas Nativities, UNC Tar Heel memorabilia, and doll house miniatures.
Survivors include her sister Elinor Dixon Hawkins and husband Carroll of Cove City, NC; her devoted nephew John Carroll Hawkins, great nephew Stephen Hawkins, great niece Leslie Hawkins of Cove City; her stepson Roscoe Drake McMillan III and wife Melissa of Flowery Branch, GA; stepdaughter Anne Monroe and husband Richard of Whispering Pines, NC; stepgrandaughter Melissa Ver Eake and husband Stefan of Flowery Branch, GA; stepgrandson Garrison McMillan and wife Courtney of Atlanta, GA; cousins Keith Reed and wife Linda, Brian Reed, Kristen Reed Brewster and husband Mike, and Barbara Reed all of Morgantown, WV. She was predeceased by her devoted cousin Bishop Alfred Cook Reed also of Morgantown, WV.
The family would like to express their thanks to Liz’s devoted caregivers Kathy Smith, Lana Greene, Sally Strayhorn, Wilma McCarter, Carlene Powell and Lou Knapp.
A service celebrating Liz’s life will be held at Core Creek Free Will Baptist Church on Thursday, September 18th at 2:00. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1:00 – 1:50. A graveside service will be held at Raleigh Memorial Park on Friday, September 19th at 12:00 where she will be laid to rest with R.D. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Source Citation: Cotten Funeral Home Online
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