1937
Ms.
2014
Ms. Emma Nixon
June 29, 1937 — June 25, 2014
Emma Lee Nixon was born to the parentage of Alton Polk and Ivelina Harris Polk in Midway (Madison county), Texas on June 29, 1937. She was the youngest of their two lovely daughters. She received her education in Madison County Public Schools, where she graduated from Albert Lee High School on June 7, 1957. On March 31, 1957, she married Holland Nixon and they proudly raised four sons.
Despite the demands of raising her children, Emma always made time for the Lord and she never forgot those ideals that were installed in her as a small child. Because of this rearing and faith, God and family were her focal points of her life. She was a born again believer and faithful member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church for 34 years, where she loved to sing in the Women's Choir. She did not hesitate to volunteer in other church auxiliaries.
Emma had a zest for life. Her smile was infectious and personality filled with passion and vibrancy. Those who were close to Emma were touched by her loving spirit and her sense of humor. Knowing Emma helped you understand that it is the quality of one's existence that far exceeds the quantity of time lived. Her loving kindness reminded us of the preciousness of life. Emma's memorable life will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones.
Emma entered eternal rest and was granted her angel wings on June 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Alton Polk; mother, Ivelina Polk Harris; and stepson, Johnny Robinson. However, she leaves to cherish her life and legacy; one sister, Fannie Mae Polk Parrish (Charles) and four loving sons, Alton L. Nixon (Dominique), Rennie M. Nixon (Tanya), John H. Nixon (Cassie) and Charles R. Nixon (Shelly); one special niece, Dorothy F. Johnson; five stepchildren, George, Jr., Sandra, Jackie, Ronnie, and Alvin; 35 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Despite the demands of raising her children, Emma always made time for the Lord and she never forgot those ideals that were installed in her as a small child. Because of this rearing and faith, God and family were her focal points of her life. She was a born again believer and faithful member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church for 34 years, where she loved to sing in the Women's Choir. She did not hesitate to volunteer in other church auxiliaries.
Emma had a zest for life. Her smile was infectious and personality filled with passion and vibrancy. Those who were close to Emma were touched by her loving spirit and her sense of humor. Knowing Emma helped you understand that it is the quality of one's existence that far exceeds the quantity of time lived. Her loving kindness reminded us of the preciousness of life. Emma's memorable life will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones.
Emma entered eternal rest and was granted her angel wings on June 25, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Alton Polk; mother, Ivelina Polk Harris; and stepson, Johnny Robinson. However, she leaves to cherish her life and legacy; one sister, Fannie Mae Polk Parrish (Charles) and four loving sons, Alton L. Nixon (Dominique), Rennie M. Nixon (Tanya), John H. Nixon (Cassie) and Charles R. Nixon (Shelly); one special niece, Dorothy F. Johnson; five stepchildren, George, Jr., Sandra, Jackie, Ronnie, and Alvin; 35 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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