Our Precious Mama and Granny, Dixie Owen, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2023 with her childen by her side.

She was born on May 10, 1935 in Jackson County to the late Henry and Emma Owen.

In additions to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Teresa Breedlove, step-children Rachel Swangim and Melvin Breedlove, sisters Viola Owen, Virgie Galloway , and Thelma Maggard. brothers A.L, Wilkie, D.L and Curtis Owen

Left to cherish her memory include one son Chris Breedlove of Candler, daughters Cathy Merrill and Emily Roberts of Marshall, and Delores Lane of Brevard NC, step-daughter Wanda Williams of Seneca SC. Grandkids Peyton Lane of Arden, Ciara Gardner (Mark ) of  Mill Spring NC, Sheresa Slagle of Weaverville NC and Holly Merrill of Mashall NC. Grandkids Kamden Whiteside of Hendersonville NC, Levi Lane of Arden,  Aubrey and Urijah Slagle of Weaverville.

A sister, Rosa Bruce of Columbus NC,  A brother Dan Owen (Linda) of Mills River,  A sister-in-law Virginia Owen of Pisgah Forest. Numerous nieces and nephews and many others who loved her dearly.

She was a sincerely loving Mother, Granny and friend. She raised her kids and worked full time to provide a loving and nurturing home her for kids

In 1999 she retired from Square D Company in Asheville, NC where she was regarded as an excellent coworker and friend. She also attended additional training in Cincinnati, OH just for her postion at the company.

She loved her family and home.  After retirement she worked endlessly in her home, yard and flower beds. She was an excellent cook and seamstress as well.

She will be greatly missed by all, especially her children who she cherished as much as they did her.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Woods Cemetery, Balsam Grove, NC.