Virginia “Ginger” Mason Hixon, 73, of Fayetteville passed away on July 31, 2022.
Ginger is preceded in death by her father, Arthur K. Mason, Sr.; mother, Jewell Ezzell Mason; brother, Homer L. Mason; sister, Chellie Mason; and stepson, Michael Waldrop. She is survived by her husband, James “Ronnie” Hixon; son, Lee Nelson; daughter, Theresa Afrank; stepson, James Hixon, Jr.; stepdaughter, Terrie Vorossosso; brothers, Hugh A. Mason, and Rom A. Mason; sister, Mary Ann Mason Henline; grandsons, Daniel Hess, Isiah Davis, and Randall K. Nelson; granddaughter, Janae’ Davis; step grandson, Keith Baughn, Hunter and Austin Hixon, David Garland; step granddaughters, Kaitlyn, and Kirsten Afrank; and step grandson, Gavin Afrank.
Ginger was very well loved by everyone that knew her. She was adored by her husband and children. Ginger was a single mother and raised two kids while at times she worked three jobs. She put herself through college to earn a degree and started working for the Cumberland County Health Department.
Ginger and Ronnie were married July 14, 2001, they had a very loving and close marriage. Ginger loved dogs. She was only unkind to door-to-door salesmen, she would slam the door in their faces. Other than that, she was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. She did not have an enemy. She was very understanding to all people. Ginger will be greatly missed.
The family will greet friends on Saturday. August 6, 2022, at Cornerstone Baptist Church from 10:45 to 12:45 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday. Burial to follow the service at Lafayette Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be set to FAPS (Fayetteville Animal Protection Society) in Ginger Hixon’s name. Anyone that knew Ginger knew how much she loved animals.
