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Roberta Nixon Obituary

NIXON - Roberta A. (nee Biddle), age 70, lifetime resident of Port Washington, on October 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Waddie. Loving mother of Vivian, William (Judith), and Thomas (Lori). Dear sister of Alfreda Wilson, Llewellyn Simpkins and Frederick Biddle Jr. Adored grandmother of Nadia, Alexis, Spencer and Mason. Loving godmother to Janelle and Jermaine. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Reposing, Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, 128 Main Street, Port Washington, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Religious Service, Tuesday, 10 AM, United Methodist Church, 1515 Middle Neck Road, Port Washington. Interment, Nassau Knolls Cemetery. Donations in her memory to Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, 20 Mackey Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050.

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Published by Newsday from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2007.

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Leslie Barrett

October 8, 2007

There are so many memories for me like the blue car (I cant remember the make/model) going to Sunday School, the fish frys, the Choir I could go on & on.

Such a Good Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Friend.

I'll never forget her and all that she has imparted to me from my youth.

Vivan, Billy & Tommy, I Love You All Very Much.

On Behalf of Yasmyn, Ian, Rachel & I
Your in our Prayers, call me anytime. Lets Stay Intouch.

Leslie Allison Barrett

Cindy Pfister

October 6, 2007

Roberta- A long time friend, and a former neighbor- I remember the days with the kids all young- and Waddie
Rest in Peace- you fought the Long Hard Battle
The Pfister Family

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