Sue Dixon Howell

January 19, 1932 ~ December 20, 2020

Sue Dixon Howell, age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Born in Granville County, NC on January 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Dixon and Gertrude Wilkins Dixon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Ray Howell; her brothers, Hugh Dixon and Edward Dixon; and her sister, Helen Dixon Clark.

As a young adult, Sue accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior and served him faithfully. For many years she attended Falls Road Baptist Church and Old Carriage Road Baptist Church until her declining health prevented her from doing so. Her greatest blessings in life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who would often lovingly refer to her as “Grandma” or “Grandma Owie”. Sue was a dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Sue is survived by her son, Lee Edward Howell of Greenville; her daughters, Candace Ann Howell of Rocky Mount, and Donna Howell Alexander and husband, Shawn of Taylors, SC; her grandchildren, Morgan Lee Howell, Shawn Alexander, Micah Alexander, Jordan Alexander, Andrew Alexander, and Anna Shae Alexander; six great-grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor William Harper officiating.

Because of COVID-19, the family requests that everyone respect their wishes and wear masks and practice social distancing.

The family would like to especially thank Sue’s caregivers: Wendy, JoLynn, Tomeika, Mildred, Patricia, Mona, Jordan, Zoraida, Juanita, Margaret, Dorcas, and others through the years for their loving support, care, and friendship during these difficult times.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sue’s memory to Old Carriage Road Baptist Church, 1060 Carriage Trail, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.