Virginia A. Beal age 83 of Dix passed away 8:17 p.m. Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Virginia was born in Bluford, Illinois, on September 8, 1927 the daughter of Claude and Rosetta(Maxey) Case. She married Henry (Bill) Beal on September 26, 1948 and he survives in Dix. Virginia was a homemaker, devoted to her family while finding time to be active in her church and community. She served as Village Treasurer for the Village of Dix for 17 years. To say that she will be greatly missed will be an understatement. Mrs. Beal was a member of the Dix United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Henry Beal of Dix; one son, Douglas Beal and wife Pam of New Oxford, Pa.; granddaughters, Courtney Beal and Katrina Beal both of Mt. Vernon; step-grandson, Cody Erb New Oxford, PA; one sister, Janette Alvis of Mt. Vernon; two great grandchildren, and also by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Maxey Case and wife, Lou; one brother-in-law, James C. Alvis; and granddaughter, Cassandra Beal. Graveside services will be held Saturday May 28th at 11:00 am at Jordan Chapel Cemetery in Texico with Rev. John Ashby officiating. Friends may call Friday from 5 pm until 8 pm at the Newell Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.? For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100