Ann Bennett Wix

Ann Valerie Bennett Wix, 80, of 127 Bennett Rd., Candler went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 7, 2008, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Wix was a daughter of the late George Weaver and Mattie Carico Bennett, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wix, sisters, Marie Propest, Mae James and Mildred Williamson and brothers, Olin, Clarence, Cecil and Edward Bennett. She was a graduate of Candler High School and she retired from American Enka. She was a member of Hominy Baptist Church. Mrs. Wix is survived by her sister, Jean Davis-Burns of Leicester and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Pisgah View Memorial Park with the Revs. Barry Fisher and Ricky Townsend and Mr. Jason Davis officiating. Memorials may be made to the Mars Hill Retirement Community, 170 S. Main Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754, or to the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. The family expresses appreciation to the staffs of Mars Hill Retirement Community and the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center for the loving care they provided to Mrs. Wix.