Dixie Hayden Radcliffe, 95, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her residence.

She was born September 9, 1930 in Catawba County to the late Fred Pinkney Spencer and Edna Deal Spencer. Dixie was a member of Christ Alive Church in Newton and retired as the owner of a real estate agency. She enjoyed reading, was an avid history buff, and a gifted seamstress. Dixie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Radcliffe; brother, Joseph Spencer; and sister, Marceline Weikel.

Those left to cherish her memory are;

Daughters: Susan Haugh and Jane Queen of Rock Hill

Donna White of Newton

Jayne Whittenburg and husband Rick of St. Cloud, FL

Nephew: Earl Weikel and wife Donna of Hickory

Nieces: Vicki Haus, Cindy Dix, Maria Loveless, and Valarie Beth Lynch

Great-Nephew: Josh Weikel of Conover

Grandchildren: Kristine White and Jeremy Haugh

Great-Grandchildren: Adyson Haugh and Grayson McKinney

A graveside service to celebrate Dixie's life will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Conover City Cemetery. Rev. Mark Ivey will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service, 502 1st Ave S, Conover.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675; Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Condolences may be sent to the Radcliffe family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com.

The Radcliffe family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton, 828-465-2111.