Obituary of IOLA RUSSELL NIXON

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, January 21, 1994 

Iola Russell Nixon, 85, of Main Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1994, in the Courtland Health Care Center. 

Mrs. Nixon was a native of Gates County, N.C., and was the widow of Reuben Wayward Nixon. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include one daughter, Clarine N. Drake of Sunbeam; one son, R.W. Nixon Jr. of Courtland; three sisters, Alese Howell and Lessie Mae Rountree, both of Suffolk, and Nettie Butler of Franklin; one brother, Benjamin W. Russell of Suffolk; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Southampton Memorial Park , Franklin, by the Rev. John Wimer and the Rev. Kenneth Williams. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church or Courtland Rescue Squad. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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Iola Russell Nixon, 85, of Main Street in Courtland, died on 19 October 1994, a native of Gates County, North Carolina, and a member of Courtland United Methodist Church.

A graveside service for Iola Russell Nixon was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Southampton Memorial Park in Franklin, officiated by the Rev. John Wimer and the Rev. Kenneth Williams, with visitation at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin.

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IOLA RUSSELL NIXON

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Friday, January 21, 1994 

Iola Russell Nixon, 85, of Main Street, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1994, in the Courtland Health Care Center. 

Mrs. Nixon was a native of Gates County, N.C., and was the widow of Reuben Wayward Nixon. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. 

Survivors include one daughter, Clarine N. Drake of Sunbeam; one son, R.W. Nixon Jr. of Courtland; three sisters, Alese Howell and Lessie Mae Rountree, both of Suffolk, and Nettie Butler of Franklin; one brother, Benjamin W. Russell of Suffolk; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Southampton Memorial Park , Franklin, by the Rev. John Wimer and the Rev. Kenneth Williams. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to Courtland United Methodist Church or Courtland Rescue Squad. 

Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: D2

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| Name  | Iola Russell Nixon                                                 |
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| Age   | 85 years                                                           |
| Birth | 1908 (estimated); [birthplace not stated]                          |
| Death | 19 October 1994; Courtland Health Care Center, Courtland, Virginia |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship          | Residence                          |
|--------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Iola Russell Nixon       | Decedent              | Main Street, [Courtland, Virginia] |
| Reuben Wayward Nixon     | Husband (predeceased) | [Not stated]                       |
| Clarine N. Drake         | Daughter              | Sunbeam                            |
| R.W. Nixon Jr.           | Son                   | Courtland                          |
| Alese Howell             | Sister                | Suffolk                            |
| Lessie Mae Rountree      | Sister                | Suffolk                            |
| Nettie Butler            | Sister                | Franklin                           |
| Benjamin W. Russell      | Brother               | Suffolk                            |
| Eight grandchildren      | Grandchildren         | [Not stated]                       |
| Nine great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren   | [Not stated]                       |
| Rev. John Wimer          | Officiant             | [Not stated]                       |
| Rev. Kenneth Williams    | Officiant             | [Not stated]                       |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
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| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 21 January 1994      |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | D2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Gates County, North Carolina  
• Widow of Reuben Wayward Nixon  
• Member of Courtland United Methodist Church

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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