Beth Skipper Dyson, 79, of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear “Angel House” LifeCare Center in Whiteville, surrounded by her loving family.
Beth was born on September 11, 1947, to the late Alton Dewey Skipper and Thea Ann Tyner Skipper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Dyson on April 20th of this year; and a sister, Seaney Skipper Stout.
She was employed by McDonald’s in Whiteville for thirty-five years; retiring on August 10, 2013. Beth was a member of Union Valey Baptist Church where she served in various roles.
Beth was also very active in the community volunteering for the Columbus Baptist Association “Toy Store” for over 13 years being one of the original founding members and a strong advocate for Lower Cape Fear Hospice giving of her time for many years.
Final rites will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Worthington Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dave Heller and Reverend Jackie Strickland officiating. Interment will follow in Whiteville Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm prior to the service on Tuesday.
Surviving family include her sons, Terry Clifton (Dee Dee) of Clayton, Kevin Dyson (Mendy) of Whiteville, Stephen Dyson (Tasha) of Whiteville; siblings, Sherrill Skipper (Ada) of Whiteville, Dale Skipper (Tami) of Bend, Oregon, Edwin Skipper (Nancy) of Whiteville and Beverly S. Norris (Wayne) of Whiteville; grandchildren, Chase Dyson (Kennedy), Anna Grace Dyson, Liam Dyson, Brayden Dyson, Brendan Clifton, Owen Clifton, and Emersyn Lynn Clifton.
The family request that memorials be made to the Columbus Baptist Association “Toy Store” at 208 South Thompson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, at 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville
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