Annette Dixon Henderson

Annette Dixon Henderson of Wallace, NC, passed from her earthly life at midmorning on Thursday, October 22, 2026, while in the Wallace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Wallace. Born on January 7,1930, she is the daughter of the late Willie and Lula Mae Jackson Dixon. Also preceding her in death are her husband—Marion Robert Henderson and her sister—Willie Mae Southerland.

Left to cherish her memory are her children—Marian Ann Henderson Vann (James Wayne) of Willard, Robert Allen Henderson (Phyllis) of Wallace, and Franklin Mark Henderson (Larry Martin) of Wallace; grandchildren—Michelle Leigh Vann of Willard, Bradley Wayne Vann (Melissa) of Wallace, Amanda Hendersonl Moss (Daniel) of Nashville (NC), Monica Henderson Price (Edwin) of Wallace Genesis Henderson (Cyrus Diaz) of Leland, and Bianca Henderson of Leland; great grandchildren—5; great great grandchildren—5; siblings—Gordon Dixon (Barbara) of Harrells and Thil Worley (Clessy) of Potters Hill.

Early life for Mrs. Annette was in the Wallace area where she was known by many due to her outgoing and happy personality. She loved everyone and everyone loved her as well. She was known as “Smiley” at Day Springs and Wallace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. As a charter member of Poston Baptist Church, she served in a great many positions in the church including deacon, choir director and Sunday School teacher. Her greatest pleasures were serving her Lord, an annual autumn trip to the Tennessee mountains, trips to Topsail Island with her four grandchildren, family get- togethers and cooking.

A service to celebrate her life is set for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Poston Baptist Church of Wallace, with visitation in the fellowship hall at 12:00 pm. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Jarman. Family requests, rather than flowers, that contributions be considered to the Wallace Christian Academy of Wallace.