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EMMA NIX Obituary


EMMA SUE COBLE NIX  
On Wednesday, September 3, 2014 of Union City, GA, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Roscoe Russa Nix; mother of Veretta T. Nix and Susan Nix (Donald) Webster; grandmother of Briana A. Williams, Tristian K. Webster, and Marcus L. Boyd; sister of Caulyne Bramlett. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and good friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, September 12, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 5301 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011 with funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 8, 2014.

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September 13, 2014

With deep sympathy and devotion to your family.

Linda M. Plummer & family

Gloria Nero

September 11, 2014

With deepest sympathy.

Gloria Nero, Family of Lillian Frazier

Annette Ffolkes

September 10, 2014

The staff, students and families of Roscoe R. Nix Elementary School extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Emma Nic. She was a gracious and lovely lady and will be truly missed.

September 9, 2014

My dear Susan, may God hold you close during this time of sorrow. I have been in the shadow of your life through my daughter, Tijuan. Thus, I could not help but reach out to you in the loss of your Mother. I pray you will lean on the only one that can give you strength to endure life's difficulties and give you peace. God bless you. Love,
Minister Tijuanna Williams

Holly Simpson

September 9, 2014

May God be with the family

Margaret

September 8, 2014

One of my mother's dearest friends. I share your sorrow.

September 8, 2014

Losing a loved one is never easy. May the love of God and friends give your family solace and peace during your time of great sorrow.

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