Mary Frances (Fran) went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Daughter of James Homer Nix and Sadie Johnson Nix. She was born in Cleveland, Georgia on October 31, 1931. She graduated from Hopedale High School In 1949. While serving nine years as a military spouse being stationed in Alaska and other parts of the United States after discharge they settled in Florida to be close to Family and raise their children. Many years later upon retirement Fran moved to Texas to be close to her daughter and Granddaughter. Her sons followed her to Texas shortly there after. She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and loved each of us unconditionally. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. To have known her was to have loved her. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. Preceded in Death by her parents James Homer Nix and Sadie Johnson Nix, Sisters, Lorraine Nelson and Viola Davis, Niece, Karen Davis, Daughter, Tina Dykes, Son, Steven Paul Dykes. Those left to Cherish Her Memory Daughter, Charolette Jordan, Sons, Daniel Dykes wife Carla and Kurt Hutchinson, Grandchildren, Tiffany Humphrey and husband Christian, Cody Dykes and wife Amanda, Barbie Jo Smerecki, Steven Dykes. Great Grandchildren, Brooklyn and Riley Humphrey, Charlee and Ryker Dykes, Bennett and Maddox Dykes. In lieu of flowers please donate to her favorite charity. St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital A Memorial date will be announced soon.
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I loved her laugh and smile. She will be miss but she is in a much better place. No more pain.
My Beautiful grandma!!! I remember the times we shared together, you will be missed.
A beautiful lady who loved my family as much as hers’. We miss Gigi very, very much.
I already miss auntie frans laugh and her calling me “sugar”. She & I had a special bond and she was truly the best Aunt (friend) anyone could ever want 💖 I am happy she’s no longer in pain although selfishly I wish she was still her. Love you to pieces Auntie ❤ enjoy your eternity pain free with your loved ones…when God calls me I will see you again.
So many beautiful memories of this beautiful lady. She will be missed. Prayers to all of you. Big Hugs! Carma 😘
I loved her like a mother. She always treated me as part of the family back in the Florida years. I will always have great memories.