Norma Jean Roney Meece, 78, of Catawba, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born October 13, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George Monroe Roney and Phyllis Mercedes DeGraff Roney. Norma worked as a bookkeeper and was employed with Kmart and Connor Management during her career. She was also a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William M. "Bill" Meece of the home; her son, John Daniel Dixon Jr. (Fran) of Austin, TX; and her grandchildren, Taylor Dixon (Kevin), Justin Dixon, and Jordan Dixon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Roney.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 720 W 13th St., Newton, NC 28658.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to an Alzheimer's research program or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com
The Meece family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home
