Violet "Betty" Dixon Nord, age 97, of Flowood, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019. Betty was born December 19, 1921 in Walsall Staffs, England.
During World War II, Betty worked in Civil Defense as well as at the newspaper as a bookkeeper. During the war, when men were deployed, she did their work as well. She married John D. Nord in 1945. Together they had 3 children, Carolyn, Rose Marie, and John. They were blessed with 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Betty was an outstanding golfer, playing 18 holes until the age of 95. She shot her age of 86 at age 86, got 4 hole-in-ones, and won numerous tournaments; first inductee in the Land Harbor, NC Hall of Fame.
The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Ascension Lutheran Church, with the Celebration of Life beginning at 11 AM. A reception will follow the service at the church.
