Connie Lee Davis Nixon

A Memorial Service for Connie Lee (Davis) Nixon, 77, of Flint, Texas, will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church—Old Jacksonville Campus with Gary O’Neal officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Nixon passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Her husband and children were by her side thanking God for her life as she began to worship Him face to face. She was born May 5, 1946, in Bremerton, WA to Daniel W. Davis Jr and Nancy Lee Hammond. She graduated from Neville High School in Monroe, LA where she met the love of her life, Bobby Nixon. They were married on July 3, 1966, in Monroe, LA and they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) with a master’s in Mathematics with a minor in English. Connie was the mother of three children: Chip, Kerry, and Nancy. She was their greatest encourager, prayer warrior, and always pointed them to Jesus. She was a selfless servant, always thinking of others and giving a word of encouragement. She was active in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) where she diligently studied God’s word and applied it to her life. She was the spiritual rock of our family and she shined the love of Jesus wherever she went and with everyone she met. As she faced the news of being diagnosed with breast cancer she wrote this verse in her journal: Isaiah 43:1b-2 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Her hope and future were well established in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Connie’s passion was studying the Bible and teaching mathematics. She combined those two passions by teaching at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, TX for 37 years. She had a way of explaining math so that her students could understand while weaving in the majesty of our creator God. She discipled and mentored many students through being a cheerleader sponsor, Wilderness Trip, Mexico Mission Trip, Israel Trip, and Senior Trip. Connie left her mark in the classrooms, hallways and hearts of her students and colleagues during her 37 years at TCA. She retired in 2016 to spend time with Bobby and her family at the lake house in East Texas. She remained a faithful friend of TCA and an ardent patron of the Upper School library during her retirement years. After she retired from teaching, she continued to teach her grandchildren and was always available to help them with their math homework over Facetime. She spent her retirement years reading, working Sudoku and crossword puzzles, sewing quilts, and traveling with Bobby. Connie was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Davis, mother, Nancy Lee McCabe, and stepfather, Roland “Mac” McCabe. She is survived by her loving family including her husband, Bob Nixon; her children, Chip and Kim Nixon, Kerry and Seth Chambliss, and Nancy and Darren Smith. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Coby and Alena Chambliss, Caleb and Jenna Chambliss, Cooper Chambliss, Abigail Smith, McCabe Smith, Joshua Smith and John Peter Smith, and Chloe Nixon. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon Morgan; and brothers, Dan Davis and John Davis; as well as numerous loving in-laws, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Coby Chambliss, Caleb Chambliss, Cooper Chambliss, Abigail Smith, McCabe Smith, Joshua Smith, John Peter Smith, and Chloe Nixon. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. If desired, memorials may be made to Trinity Christian Academy Tuition Aid Fund Donate to TCA Checks may be mailed to TCA Foundation In honor of Connie Nixon, 17480 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 115, Dallas, TX 75287, FCA—Seth Chambliss Donate to FCA or mail check to Brazos Valley FCA—Seth Chambliss, PO Box 10802, College Station, Tx 77842, Brazos Christian School Building Fund Donate to Brazos Christian, or mail check to Brazos Christian School, 3000 W. Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, Tx 77807 put On the Rise Campaign in memory of Connie Nixon, or Pine Cove Project 319 Donate to Pine Cove.

Connie Lee Davis Nixon

May 5, 1946 - November 26, 2023