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Heather Nix Obituary

NIX, Heather Heather Christina Reid Nix, age 40, passed away April 27th at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She will be remembered as a selfless, loving person who loved to laugh. Mrs. Nix was born June 30, 1973 in Summit, New Jersey. The family moved to Dunwoody, Georgia in 1979. Heather was a graduate of Greater Atlanta Christian School and the College of Charleston. She worked for several area companies including National Allergy Supply in Duluth, GA and Bellsouth, Inc. She married Stephen E. Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1997. They have lived in the Atlanta area since then. They have two sons, Matthew age 12, and William age 10. Heather was an active volunteer at her children's schools, and participated in several events for the Autism Speaks organization. She was an avid reader and movie-goer, and enjoyed playing in various recreational tennis leagues. Heather was preceded in death by her father Randall Reid of Marlton, New Jersey. She is survived by her husband, two children, her sister Katie Weaver of Chamblee, GA, and her parents Ryner and Evelyn Wittgens of Gainesville, GA. A visitation open to all will be held on Sunday May 4th from 4-6 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. To honor Heather's love of reading, memorial donations can be made on her behalf to Mount Vernon Presbyterian School Media Center (c/o Office of Development, 471 Mount Vernon Highway NE 30328) or to the research and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org). An online guestbook is available at www.dignitymemorial.com/sandy-springs-chapel

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apr. 30, 2014.

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Cindy Heimanson

May 7, 2014

I am saddened by this news. Knew Heather well and she was a kind, kind person. My heart is heavy Sending love to the boys.

Barb Miller

May 5, 2014

Ryner and Evelyn, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be remembered in my prayers. I am so sorry. Barb Miller.

Sue Williams

May 4, 2014

Steve,
I am so sorry to hear about Heather! We will be thinking of you and the boys during this difficult time.
Sue and Donny Williams

May 4, 2014

Ryner, Evelyn, Katie, Jeff, Stephen, Matthew & William: We are so very sorry for your unexpected and tragic loss in Heather's passing. We were shocked when we heard the terrible news and cannot fully appreciate what each of you are going through. Know that you are in our prayers and our thoughts as each of you struggles to go on with your lives but be comforted in the knowledge that she is at peace now with her Lord and Saviour.

May God bless and comfort you.

John & Deb Gee

Jan & Steve Gimbert

May 4, 2014

Ryner, Evelyn, & Katie, We are so saddened to learn of your loss. We will remember you in our prayers and trust our Savior to comfort your hearts. We will also remember Stephen and the boys. We are so sorry, dear friends. Love, Jan and Steve

Rick & Sharon Willeford

May 3, 2014

Love you so Dear Heather. You will be missed the rest of my life and your joy and laughter forever. Prayers being said constantly for both families with deepest sympathy.

Melanie

May 3, 2014

Stephen, I have never met you but I have been praying for you, Matthew, and William. God loves you and the boys.

May 3, 2014

Ryner, Evelyn and Katie,
So sorry to hear of Heather's passing. Too young, too soon. Share my prayers with Stephen, Matthew and William and I can only wish for them the best and know they cherish the best memories of Heather.
Arthur M Chapple

Evy Blasi

May 2, 2014

It was such a treat seeing you at Dee Dee's service. You were so welcoming and friendly, asking about my girls with whom you went to GAC and St. Pat's. It was certain you loved being a wife and mom to your family. It is so hard to believe that your beautiful and sweet young life has ended on this earth. Evelyn, Ryner, Katie, Heather's husband and boys are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Diane Duguid

May 2, 2014

I never met you Heather, but your parents were very proud of you, and loved you dearly. My deepest condolences to your family, Evelyn and Ryner. and to your husband and children. Diane Duguid, Anderson travel, New York.

Frances Wittgens

May 2, 2014

Heather with her curls and smiles. I have such special family memories from those Grand Rapid visits. Memories become magnets. Heather grew to be loved by a wider community, all who treasure her gifts at the time of her loss and for years to come.
Frannie Wittgens (Antigonish Nova Scotia)

May 2, 2014

Evelyn, Ryner and family
Please accept our most heartfull sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.

Art & Joanne Cunningham
Carvel, Alberta

Denny and Sharon Brown

May 2, 2014

Our Prayers, Love and Hearts go out to Wittgens and Nix families and all friends!

Cathy and Bob Gee

May 2, 2014

One of God's greatest gifts is the gift of family. We are now mourning the loss of our family member, Heather. Heather was a blessed, caring, loving, sweet woman of God. We remember with pride and joy watching her grow up from an adorable little girl with a head full of curls and just a wee bit shy to a beautiful, vibrant woman, wife and oh! so proud Mom. Even though the miles separate us, we are holding you all close to our hearts. Prayers and blessings during this very difficult time - Cathy and Bob, Ashleigh, Chris and Jenna and the boys - Noah and Mason. The Gee Clan.

Liz Jones Bozzuto

May 2, 2014

What a joy it was to listen to Heather speak so lovingly of her family as we watched 25 beautiful white doves fly home as grand finale to a memorial celebration. I am so thankful that our Lord provided the opportunity to hear how grateful she was for the blessings she had enjoyed with those she loved,during the years since I saw her at her wedding. She will surely be missed by many and I pray that Jesus will ease the pain of all who must struggle with her absence. In His love,Liz
chance to hear how grateful she was for the life she had

Helen Blasi Herring

May 1, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Heather. I remember her very well from St. Patrick's church. She always had a smile and laughed. She was so kind to me and always made me feel welcomed even though I was younger than her. I remember spending the night at your house with Katie and Heather and had such fun. I am so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your family. I love you all.
Love,
Helen Blasi Herring

Sheri Feldbusch

May 1, 2014

I am so very for your terrible sudden loss. I wish I had the right words...please just know I care. Evelyn, Ryner, Stephen and boys and Katie and family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love,

John McGrath

May 1, 2014

I am very sad to hear of Heathers passing. The loss of a child is the most devastating thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike Maffett

May 1, 2014

Steve, We are so sad for you and the boys.

Katy Willeford Shack

May 1, 2014

I have many great memories of Heather and will miss her wonderful laugh. I am praying for strength for the boys, the Wittgens family, Katie and her family, and the Nix family.

Katherine Ewing

April 30, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Heather's sudden passing. She was a beautiful lady and I can not imagine how you are handling her leaving this world so suddenly. May God's hand be on you all: Evelyn, Ryner, Katie, Stephen, Matthew and William. Love and prayers

Ashley Manley

April 30, 2014

Really struggling with this loss tonight. I wish I could be with you all on Sunday to grieve alongside you and share memories of Heather. She was a significant presence throughout my whole childhood. I love you all. Lord, please be with Ryner, Evelyn, Katie, Steven and those sweet boys. Amen.

April 30, 2014

To the Nix family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Melissa Henson

April 30, 2014

I graduated from GAC with her. Classmates were sharing the news yesterday. It was sad hearing she had passed at a young age. Your family will be in our prayers.

April 30, 2014

Dearest Cousins:
“Family and friends are the pillars on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by.” Know that you are being held up by many prayers and much love.
Susan & Bill Boneschansker, Ont. Canada

Carissa Malone

April 30, 2014

I always enjoyed Heather's company..she was funny, sincere, and kind. I sought out Heather at gatherings because she was so easy to talk to. When my first child was born she called me up to check on me, brought me a meal, and told me to come over to go through her kids' old clothes and toys! She barely knew me at the time (I'm Katie's friend) but she sent me home with a ton of stuff. She will be missed!

Tammy Weaver

April 30, 2014

I will remember Heather as one who always had a smile to give. She took the time to ask questions about my life and get to know me even though we didn't get to see each other very often. She was a loving, caring person and will be missed greatly. I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for you all.

Emily Winter

April 30, 2014

Heather and I were in the same graduating class at GAC. Other's in our class were sharing the news yesterday and it left us all so sad. Heather was a kind soul from what I remember and she is way too young to leave us! I am so sorry for her family. I know the loss to both of her son's and her husband is beyond words. Please know that many of us are lifting your family up in prayer and may God's love hold you tightly together. God's blessings!

Martha Kauffman

April 30, 2014

We will always remember Heather's fun spirit and caring ways! So glad we got to know her! We will miss her very much!

Judy Fitts

April 30, 2014

I'm very saddened that you've left this world Heather. It was a joy to have known you. I know your in a great place and we're the ones left behind to grieve for you. My prayers go out to all of your family members.

Debbie (Nix) Hill

April 30, 2014

Stephen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 29, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother of your two sweet boys. My heart hurts for y'all. I am praying for y'all.

Lindsey and Glenn Elizabeth

April 29, 2014

You were such a delight for Sandy and me, sweet Heather, at the gathering for DeeDee. I shall remember your sweetness for many years to come. We are so grateful for your life among us. You will be missed. Dixie Oliver

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