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Pearl "Sadie" Nixon

1921 - 2023

Pearl "Sadie" Nixon obituary, 1921-2023, Houma, LA

BORN

1921

DIED

2023

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Pearl Nixon Obituary

Pearl 'Sadie" Nixon, age 101, was born on September 15, 1921, in Houma, LA departed this earthly home on Monday, May 1, 2023. She is survived by her children, Joyce N. Williams, Alice Nixon, Christopher A. (Companion Tijuanna Simmons) Nixon; Godchildren, Warren Bennett and Kerrieyana Smith, 31 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren, 36 great-great grandchildren, 3 great-great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Melvin Simon and Wesley Nixon, III; children, Ellen N. Jones, Rosalie S. Williams, Herman C. Nixon and Wesley Nixon, IV; parents, Warren and Georgia S. Carvin. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, officers and members of Residence B.C. are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Residence Baptist Church, 2605 Isaac Street, Houma, LA 70363 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment: Residence Baptist Church Cemetery, 3842 LA Hwy. 56, Houma, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Inc. in charge, (985) 872-6934.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 11 to May 12, 2023.

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Bernadette Scoby Matthews

May 13, 2023

I knew her all my life! Was such a kind and loving lady. She was the last of her generation on Isabel Street. She will be truly missed. My condolences to her family and my thoughts and prayers are for them.

Tracy White

May 13, 2023

Truly a beautiful person. A mama to everyone she met. Full of wisdom and kind words to all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Could never say enough about this special lady who touched my heart. Until we meet again .

Cynthia Cox

May 12, 2023

My sympathy to the entire family. Aunt Sadie will be missed by so many. SUCH A SWEET LADY .

Tina Sims

May 12, 2023

Sending our condolences and prayers asking God to give y'all strength and comfort sorry for your loss

Patricia Wolfe

May 12, 2023

Condolences to the Nixon family on the passing of their beloved Mother, Grandmother,. What a beautiful life to live for 101 years. Ms Sadie take your rest.

Keith & Connie Williams

May 11, 2023

Rest Well Mrs. Sadie, you will truly be miss at church.

Linda Moses

May 11, 2023

Praying for the family.

Kelly S Bruzeau

May 11, 2023

Though we´ve never met, it is obvious that Mrs. Nixon was a nice lady. God has blessed her with a long wonderful life. May God be with her loved ones, friends and family.

Earl & Gloria Clay

May 11, 2023

Sending our condolences to the family.

Erroll & Alma Baker Haney Haney

May 11, 2023

Rest well Aunt Sadie! May the blessings of God the Father be on your family is our prayer

Elaine Smith

May 11, 2023

Condolences to the family my God gives you strength in your time of sorrow God bless much love

Shelia Harris

May 10, 2023

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2605 Isaac Street, Houma, LA

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10:00 a.m.

Residence Baptist Church

2605 Isaac Street, Houma, LA

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617 Bond Street, Houma, LA 70360

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