Jeanne Mallard Hix

December 11, 1950 - February 25, 2017
Jeanne Mallard Hix

Jeanne Mallard Hix, 66, of Mills River went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2017 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.

Born in Lexington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Anthony and Zelma Alexander Mallard. Jeanne was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Floyd.

She received her training from Moses H. Cone Memorial and retired as a radiological technologist. A member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, Jeanne taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for the Children’s Ministry and was involved with the Women’s Ministry and other ministries at multiple churches.

She is survived by her Beloved Husband of 34 years, Ronald Lynn Hix; Cherished Children, Zachary Alexander & Elizabeth Miller Hix and Joshua Richards & Amber McLennan Hix; Treasured Grandchildren, Colton Alexander Hix, Canyon Asher Hix, Hugh Hudson Hix and Henry Richards Hix; Lifelong Playmates, Kathy Mallard Floyd (deceased), Diane Mallard Tate and Robbie Mallard; Adored Nieces and Grandnieces, Amanda Rose Davis, Katina Floyd Pressley, Anna Grace Tate, Lauren Harmon DuBose, Erin Harmon Fox and Harmon Leigh Fox*; Precious Nephews and Grandnephews*, James Clifton Davis, Gabriel Seth Hartman, Daniel Paul Hix, Lucas Broughton Mallard, Dylan Thomas Hix, Elijah Robert Mallard, David Ethan DuBose*, Zebulon Robert Pressley*, Michael Cooper DuBose*, Zander Paul Pressley*, and Gideon Phillip Fox*.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Pastor Steve Scoggins will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Pregnancy Services of Asheville, 1710 Old Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to the Evangelism Explosion–Project #1568 (Robert Powell-Restricted Fiji), PO Box 753, Arden, NC 28704.


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  • March 01, 2017
    Carol and Doc Docter says:
    Please except our sympathy on the lose of your wife and mother. Know that God will be with you in this time of grief.

  • March 27, 2017
    Robert Powell says:
    Dear Friends, The peace of Christ be with you all. My name is Robert Powell. I am an implementation field worker for evangelism explosion Fiji. My story goes back several years ago when I first attended EE Training 2005. Being a first year student and having come from a background that represented a challenge, a complete change from the methodical way of doing things. Anyway it was in 2006 when I met Jeanne Hix here at the Kennedy Center in the west of Fiji. She cane as one of the teacher trainers. And I happen to be one of her students. Jeanne had a personality that made her sociable to students. She had qualities that made me work hard in regards to evangelism and its importance. After that in 2009 I carried on until I became a teacher trainer, it was then too that our Pastor was going to resign and in our meeting I felt the urge to further my calling as a Pastor for the Pacific Harbour Wesley Church. I had mentioned this to Jeanne and she was very supportive and the very words she used were "don't look back, set your hands on the ploughing presss forward. I took that to heart and followed where the Lord took me. Later I had to sit for a Pastoral examination as part of the requirements and passed. Jeanne became my prayer partner and coach in ministry. Jeanne financially supporter our ministry until the Lord called her home. I had other supporters however Jeanne was consistent as we know the importance of money in ministry and I praiseGod that I was encouraged to persevere through her giving and overall support. I must say that this was only possible through God's work in Jeanne's life. I now Pastor a church of 70 members and growing with EE Ministry at heart to save as many souls before I too retire and go home to the Lord. I hope and pray that his short story will encourage you to come on board to continue to support Jeanne's passion, mission and vision for lost souls. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to you Ron, Zachary and Beth. Thank you so very much Jeanne. God's blessings be yours my friends. In His Service, Robert Powell

  • March 15, 2017
    Marie and Tom Foster says:
    What a strong, spunky lady Jeanne was. She loved you, Ron, and her family fiercely and has left a great legacy of Christian service and faithfulness to all. Be comforted that you will see her again and she will be whole. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • March 10, 2017
    Deb Sharp says:
    Jeanne and I met while working at Carepartners years ago. What a special lady! I had the blessing of working with her on a couple of clients. Everything she did was done in a spirit of excellence. Her faith and love for her family was always at the center of her heart. I feel blessed to have known her. May the God of all Comfort be with you Ron and family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Deb Sharp

  • March 03, 2017
    Howard & Betty Busch and Addie Henderson says:
    We'll always remember Jeannie's beautiful smile and how beautiful she looked in her Sunday outfits with matching hats. We will miss her. If we can do anything for you, please let us know.