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for AGNES NIXON
Brenda D.
June 23, 2025
To the family, thank you for sharing Mrs. Nixon with millions of people every week, through her creation and gifted writing of daytime drama, aka soap operas. Through her intellect, imagination, and heart, she created venues where the every day highs and lows of every family's lives were represented. I dare say the broken hearts of countless families, experienced for a variety of reasons, were made just a bit easier to bear because of the storylines she brought to the screen. And those moments of happiness and joy made a part of storylines, were also shared with millions of viewers and made their own joy just a bit sweeter.
Even though they were TV shows, the writing and acting were so good you'd easily lose yourself in each scene, and felt a bond with all the characters. Watching those on-screen families go through tragedy, heartbreak, joy, and laughter helped millions of faithful viewers get through their own lives.
What an incredible person Mrs. Nixon was, and what an incredible legacy she left. Thank you, family, for sharing her with us for so many years. She touched the lives of so many. She made a difference, in so many ways. She is sorely missed.
Clnnie Bowlin
January 7, 2018
Thanks for creating All My Children.
Valenda Newell
November 3, 2016
IT'S HARD TO FORGET SOMEONE WHO GAVE SO MUCH TO TELEVISION (soap operas). AGNES GAVE SO MANY WOMEN GREAT OPPORTUNITIES, AND SOME WENT ON TO BECOME MOVIE STARS.......A PHENOMENAL WOMAN........PRAYERS and BLESSINGS TO THE NIXON FAMILY
October 27, 2016
God bless ...
Cheryl Doros (Rettig)
October 12, 2016
Dear Bob,
I so enjoyed our time in the Philippines with you and American Sportsman. Neil Rettig and I are no longer together, but still close. I started watching soap operas while editing slides (1,000's - kind of tedious). I wanted to know more about you and did learn more about your wonderful Mom.
She was very special and my heart goes out to you and your family.
All the Very Best, Always,
Cheryl
Faith/rory Tobin/dockett
October 8, 2016
Rory and I wish to extend our sincere condolences's to the Nixon Family.she'll surely be missed very much.luv,Faith/Rory
Jon Muirhead
October 6, 2016
Dear Agnes,
Thank you for entertaining me with your stories, characters and shows since I was nine years old! You are simply magnificent. As a fan of yours, I will miss you, and my deepest sympathies to your family. Rest in peace. I love you, Agnes.
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michelle plakas-kaiser
October 5, 2016
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R D
October 5, 2016
Please except my deepest condolences for your loss. May the peace and comfort from God the Father, by means of his son Jesus Christ be with you to comforted and strengthen you during this difficult time. 2 Con. 1:3,4
Lisa Weiner
October 5, 2016
To Agnes Nixon ,
You were a very talented actress & creator for the daytime soap opera all my children. My prayers and thoughts go to your colleagues& family. Lisa weiner
Linda Watts
October 4, 2016
A great lady and wonderful writer.
Alease Watkins
October 4, 2016
I am so very sorry for your lost. I watched the soaps for years, until they went off of the air. Mrs. Nixon was a great person, smart, and a terrific writer.
She's with the Lord now.
October 4, 2016
She was a genius creating all my children, I loved that show.
Mae O'Brien
October 3, 2016
Rest In Peace, Mrs Nixon. You were the only working mother I knew as a child and were the best role model imaginable. You were also a kind and compassionate woman who wrote me an eloquent and comforting condolence note when I was 17 and my mother died. I was so fortunate to know you.
Jacki Stephenson
October 3, 2016
A wonderful Actress! I used to watch the programs with my Mom. My deepest condolences go out to all.
Whitmore Family
October 3, 2016
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. - Psalm 116:15
Buckeye Fan
October 3, 2016
Ms. Nixon:
Thank you for the courage to bring us storylines about breast cancer, racial prejudice, the class struggle, among others.
Your shows helped me during a prolonged recovery from serious illness.
RIP, dear lady.
Deborah Grant Albert Davenport
October 2, 2016
So sorry for the loss of a momma & grandmomma...may the Lord bless & keep y'all at this time. I enjoyed AMC & OLTL watched it since I was a little girl...many, many days ago...RIP MS AGNES...
G Freeman
October 2, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Myra L Jefferson
October 2, 2016
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October 2, 2016
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October 2, 2016
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Myra L Jefferson
October 2, 2016
Hi Sorry to hear The Nixon Family has lost their mother and grandmother at this very sad time. I made a card for the family. Please let them see it.
Dee May
October 1, 2016
I'm sure your family misses your sweetness and compassion you gave to even strangers like myself . When I was a young Teenage single Mom in the 80's a friend knew Ms. Nixon and she gave him drapes and christmas ornaments to give to me. I was very grateful and taken back by a strangers charity It changed my thinking of others . Thank you for that :)
Dottie Paulson Chartreau
October 1, 2016
Prayers to her Family and Friends. I have been a fan of OLTL and AMC since my grade school days. That would be a very long time. She was a talented woman. May she rest in Peace. And may her family smile recalling memories they have shared.
October 1, 2016
such a talent woman! I was a huge fan of both AMC and OLTL! I am sure she is resting happily in heaven. Prayers to her family and Friends.
October 1, 2016
RIP Agnes Nixon. Thank you for Ruth, Joe,Kate,Tad,Palmer,Adam,Erica,Phoebe and all the characters that came into our homes each day. We are forever grateful for you!
October 1, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends of Agnes Nixon for your loss. Through her writing, she brought a great deal of happiness into the lives of many. May you continue to be blessed with her memory and legacy (Jeremiah 29:11) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
October 1, 2016
My condolences to the family. May the God of tender mercies bring comfort to the family.
Laura
October 1, 2016
To Bob & family,
You may not remember me but we were friends back in 1968 or so. Wanted you to know I am thinking of you & your family. So sorry for your loss-take care,
Laura (Sussel) Lurie
Villanova, PA
LeVar & Stephanie Burton
October 1, 2016
With love, honor and respect from The Burton Family
Sharon Curran
September 30, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, grandmom and great grandmom. I was such a fan of All My Children and OLTL. She was blessed with a wonderful talent. Hopefully you will find great comfort in the memories you hold close to your heart. With sympathy Sharon [email protected]
Jeanine Van Thuyne
September 30, 2016
RIP to the creator of my favorite soap operas. Thank you for Pine Valley and Llanview.
Lisa Weiner
September 30, 2016
To Agnes Nixon.
You were a very talented actress and creator for the daytime soap opera All my children. My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner
September 30, 2016
I send my sincere condolences to the whole family but Emily, in particular, whom I adored as a dear childhood friend. I have such fond memories of our times together at Les Chalet Francais and specifically, our mothers meeting for the first time during a lobster bake on the rocky shores of Deer Isle. We had so many wonderful times at your parents' house in Rosemont and my parents' place in Yardley. I always admired how you spoke so fondly of your parents at a time when it wasn't the "in" thing to actually like, let alone, love your parents. I thought of you when I read The Interestings a few years ago and tried to reach out. If you are still in the NYC area, I would love to get together. You can reach me at [email protected]. May Aggie rest in peace!
September 30, 2016
Agnes,I met you while a student at Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Overbrook, PA.Mary was in my class and Kathy one year ahead. It was a pleasure to have known you and thank you for all the wonderful years of AMC and the issues you brought to the forefront. We spoke years later when you referred a caregiver for my mom who I was caring for. We live a few doors from you. I still have your gracious note. May you rest in peace. You are gone in body but never forgotten in spirit.
G,Rosemont,PA
Carline
September 30, 2016
My sincere condolences on your loss. May the 'God of all Comfort' strengthen you during this difficult time.
Pw
September 30, 2016
With deepest sympathies to the Nixon family and friends.
September 30, 2016
R.I.P. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT THE DORMOUSE SAID..GOOD BYE PRETTY LADY
September 30, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andrea
September 30, 2016
To the Nixon family,
I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences, May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts during this difficult time.
September 30, 2016
Losing a longtime public person can open a void in one's life. For those who knew her well and for those who were familiar with her shows, it can be difficult. Life can be so unpredictable despite someone's age. There will come a time when age is not a factor, that a person will live forever without death even being an issue.
September 30, 2016
My condolences to the family during this difficult time and days ahead.
September 30, 2016
Condolences to Ms. Nixon's family and friends.
September 30, 2016
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
Johnsons
September 30, 2016
An amazing woman and an impressive career... She will be missed by her many admirers of her shows and she continues to inspire so many talented women. . May the family find comfort and peace through prayer to our most loving God. Psalms 55:22
September 30, 2016
John 17:2 states, 'to have everlasting life we must learn to know God and whom He has sent Jesus Christ'. God wants all of us to live forever. Beautiful and incredible talents such as Agnes Nixon can have the possibility of everlasting life.
debie
September 30, 2016
my deepest sympathy to the family. I wish those soaps were still on. Thanks for some great tv shows
ules brooks
September 30, 2016
May you rest in peace.
Floyd Elwell
September 29, 2016
Mrs. Nixon the heavens have opened and greeted you! Thank you for the thousands of hours of entertainment, education, and humor you have provided. With the utmost respect to you and sympathy to your loved ones.
Kimberly Boles
September 29, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Nixon's passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family. I loved All My Children and One Life to Live. Her story telling brought lots of happiness to my life. Rest in Peace Mrs Nixon. You will be missed.
Patricia Stone
September 29, 2016
Thank You Ms. Nixon for letting me experience your words while being in college near Rosemont PA. We had the best afternooons! Thank you. Pat Stone
Tara Palmisano
September 29, 2016
Dear Nixon family,
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I am from Wayne and a Sacred Heart alum so I grew up in the area. I had the pleasure of meeting Agnes at a local event once and was honored to be in her company. She was just so nice. May you find comfort in knowing so many people cherished her.
Pattie Ward
September 29, 2016
Dear Cathy, Mary, Bobby & Emily,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's death. For as spectacular as she was as a writer, I remember her as a Mom, concerned about your upbringing like good Mom's do. I am sure you will miss her greatly.
My brothers Mike & Marty and I all remember the fun times shared in our youth in Chicago, Lake Delevan, Wisc. and Coessee, Indiana. We know, besides your Dad, she was greeted in heaven by Harry and Hazel.
Emily, if you still have Hazel's condo and are in town during the winter, contact me at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. I'd love to have you come see one of our plays.
Blessings on your families.
Bea
September 29, 2016
What a great writer! Sure enjoyed the soaps! May all who knew Ms Nixon , I wish you peace. Comfort and blessings.
Lee
September 29, 2016
Losing a loved one can bring much grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. I love the words spoken in the scripture at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 written by Paul when he was in Corinth "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus". What a wonderful promise. To know that you can see your loved one again.
Babs
September 29, 2016
Thank you Agnes for giving me many years of pleasure viewing my favorite show One Life to Live and another favorite All My Children. May you rest in peace.
Margaret Hurtt
September 29, 2016
Ms. Nixon, I did not know you personally, but, I was a fan of your shows All My Children and One Life to Live. I watched them faithfully with my grandmother until her passing,then by myself until the end. Rest In Peace. This world has lost one amazing writer. To your family my thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to you.
Sister Kathleen Lunsmann
September 29, 2016
I was sorry to hear of Mrs. Nixon's death. She was a generous and charitable person and a faithful supporter of SOAR! Support Our Aging Religious for many, many years. May she rest in eternal peace.
Sister Kathleen Lunsmann
SOAR!www.soar-usa.org
Harry Simpson
September 29, 2016
Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Pattie Ward
September 29, 2016
Dear Cathy, Mary, Bobby & Emily,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's death. For as spectacular as she was as a writer, I remember her as a Mom, concerned about your upbringing like good Mom's do. I am sure you will miss her greatly.
My brothers Mike & Marty and I all remember the fun times shared in our youth in Chicago, Lake Delevan, Wisc. and Coessee, Indiana. We know, besides your Dad, she was greeted in heaven by Harry and Hazel.
Emily, if you still have Hazel's condo and are in town during the winter, contact me at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. I'd love to have you come see one of our plays.
Blessings on your families.
Matthew Menefee
September 29, 2016
Rest in peace Agnes! Your writing brought great joy to many and those shows are dearly missed!
Rashad Khan
September 29, 2016
Thank you, Mrs. Nixon, for sharing your God-given talent with us all. May God be with you and your loved ones always.
September 29, 2016
Agnes Nixon left her mark on many hearts. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. At times like these, God can be for us a refuge and stronghold. (Ps 91:2) May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.
Renee Moore, IL
Frances C. Uva
September 29, 2016
To the Family and Friends of Agnes, Please accept my deepest sympathy on her passing. I grew up watching "All My Children" and "One Life to Live". I will never forget the stories of Nina and Cliff or Vicki and Joe. What a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
JoAnne Thornton
September 29, 2016
The skies have added another bright shining star to the universe since your passing.
And your stories will live in our memories forever, thanks to the wonderful gift you have given us. We are forever grateful.
Our deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
Letitia Wells
September 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same
Sidney Jones
September 29, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family and friends during this difficult time, I hope that Gods promise found at 1Thessalonians 4:14, can bring comfort.Know that there is a future for ones we have lost in death.
Marilynn
September 29, 2016
To the family and friends of Mrs. Agnes Nixon, during this time of great sorrow, may it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. I to know the pain of losing someone dear to me. Though your hearts are broken now, may you be comforted in knowing that our Grand Creator cares about you personally and he can help you through this difficult time that you are enduring.
sandra brookshire
September 29, 2016
Thank you for the wonderful memories. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Lisa Weiner
September 29, 2016
To Agnes Nixon,
You were a wonderful actress& creator for the daytime soap opera all my children. My prayers go to your colleagues& children . Lisa Weiner
September 29, 2016
All my well wishes and may your hearts not be troubled. Many good memories will come your way when you think of her fondly. Keep your thoughts positive and help all to cope. My sincere condolence.
Barbara King
September 29, 2016
We will miss you dearly. And i know how the Nixon family feels... i lost my mother it was horrible. I have to say she was the most influence person on this world. My granddaughter loves you too. and she is eighteen.
beverly davies
September 29, 2016
I miss all oll of my chidren also watched for a long time may she rest in peace
Jean
September 29, 2016
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May the hope found in Job 33:25 give you comfort in knowing that Agnes will return to the days of her youth.
Gene Chase
September 29, 2016
The Main Line, Philadelphia community has lost an amazing person! An extrordinary example of success and dedication. My prayers and heartfelt condolences to Her family and loved ones. "The Greatest and the Least...You are All My Children!"
susan medrano
September 29, 2016
she will be missed i enjoyed watching all my children rest in peace
Mary Kaye Tabler
September 29, 2016
Around 1973-1978 I watched All my Children and One Life to Live. Thank you. Prayers for your family.
Mary Brown
September 29, 2016
Dear Nixon Family,
Although I did not watch any of the series which your beautiful Mother and Grandmother originated, I did occasionally see Agnes while shopping at Arrowroot in Bryn Mawr. Her petite radiance and darling smile were all that were needed to convey her gentle power and steady spirit. Agnes' beauty, influence, and generosity are elaborated in her lovely daughter Mary who, through her own visionary and resilient efforts, has originated for the Philadelphia Main Line a lasting engagement for people of all ages by "birthing" and nurturing The New Leaf Club in Rosemont. There is an old aphorism - "the acorn does not fall far from the tree." The wisdom of this is so a propos to Agnes Nixon and her own children.
September 29,2016
September 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss . May the God of comfort be with your family at this.
Lisa Weiner
September 29, 2016
To Agnes Nixon,
You were a very talented actress& creator for the daytime soap opera all my children. My prayers go to your children & your colleagues. Lisa Weiner.
James Gardiner
September 29, 2016
Several of us had the privilege of helping Agnes and her staff introduce HIV/AIDS into the "All My Children" storyline at the height of the pandemic. It was an unforgettable opportunity. Rest in peace! Fr. James Gardiner, SA
Adrian Barnette
September 29, 2016
We'll miss you !
September 29, 2016
Beloveds, I am truly sorry to hear about Agnes Nixon. What a long and wonderful life she enjoyed! So many cannot say the same. May she forever live in our hearts and in God's book of life.
September 29, 2016
May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
Christine Gatta
September 29, 2016
Dear Nixon Family,
I have so many memories of my childhood and adulthood watching "All My Children" with my mom and grandmother. I was so happy knowing this was set on "The Main Line." Your mom had a special gift and was a true pioneer in the world of television. God Bless your family and your dear mom in heaven.
September 29, 2016
Please accept my sympathies at the death of your loved one. Know that "the Father of tender mercies" feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... To comfort all who mourn, ..."
September 29, 2016
My condolences to the Nixon family. Thank you Ms. Nixon for many years of entertainment.
September 29, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 29, 2016
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I am sending you and your family heartfelt prayers.
Alesha Lane
September 29, 2016
Our love and condolences to your family and friends. You enlightened, entertained, inspired, and so positively impacted our lives, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Daytime will never be the same post AMC, OLTL, and Nixon.
Kathleen Guinan
September 29, 2016
Agnes ,your example of kindness ,love and friendship will live in all of us . Beginning a pilgrimage ,thinking of all the Nixon family with the knowledge that they know ,so well that Aggie's faith has led her into the arms of her loving God
Mark Iversen
September 29, 2016
My grandfather would watch his stories and I would sit and watch with him. As a teenager, I thought I was alone, but I had my friends in Llanview and Pine Valley to be there for me. Thank you Mrs. Nixon for allowing me to dream, to smile and also to live. You saved my life. The world has lost a true icon, but Heaven has gained an angel. Much love to you and your family.
Michelle Topps
September 29, 2016
You are a special lady RIH
Stephanie Fino
September 29, 2016
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She was a big part of two of my favorite shows All My Children and One Life to Live. May she rest in peace, she will surely be missed.
Rod Phillips
September 29, 2016
One Life Well-Lived.
Maria Smith
September 28, 2016
Thank-you.
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