Joy Dixon Frantz Obituary
The passing of Joy Dixon Frantz of Salem, Virginia occurred on August 9, 2026. Joy, born on January 14, 1934 in Charlotte, North Carolina, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Dixon Frantz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Estelle Nelson Dixon Foil and Robert Tompkins Dixon; her sister Carol Dixon Davies; and her brother-in-law Charles W. Davies. She is survived by: her husband J. Spencer Frantz of Salem; her sons, James S. Frantz, Jr. (Janet) and Robert R. Frantz (Sherry); her grandchildren, J. Spencer Frantz, III (Claire), Mary Frantz Roberts (Andy) and Austin Dixon Frantz; her great grandchildren, Lillian Frantz, Blaine Roberts and Elizabeth Frantz; and her brothers-in-law, Lanier Frantz (Thecla) and Bouldin Frantz (Clarice). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Salem Presbyterian Church (http://www.salempres.org.) (P.O. Box 536, Salem, VA 24153) or to Good Samaritan Hospice (http://www.goodsam.care.) (4751 Cove Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24017).
