of Batesville, AR
January 2, 1930 - December 5, 2025
Marie Hix, age 95, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on January 2, 1930 to Claude and Justina Haddock Simpson in Gainsboro, Arkansas. Marie was Valedictorian of her senior class at Charlotte, Arkansas. She married Charley Hix on April 10, 1948, the same week she graduated. They were married for more than 68 years. She was a beautician for 20 years. She was recruited into Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1980 and became a director the same year. Her career spanned 35 years in Mary Kay.
She was a member of North Heights Church of Christ for more than 46 years. Marie loved her church family dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Hix; her parents, Claude and Justina Simpson; two brothers, Hurbert Simpson and Gene Simpson all of Batesville; two sisters, Pearl Lockamy of Michigan and Maca Daniel of Washington. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Claudia Clem.
Survivors include her three sons, Steve Hix and wife, Carol of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dennis Hix and wife, Betty of Greenwood, Arkansas and Charley Hix, Jr. and wife, Pam of Batesville, Arkansas; a sister, Bertha Rounds of Batesville; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hardin and Courtney Martinez of Little Rock, Jordan Hix of Connecticut, Jonathan Hix of Batesville, Brandon Hix of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Brittany Hix of Tulsa, Oklahoma; ten great-grandchildren, John Ostie, Graham, Lincoln, and Caroline Martinez of Little Rock, Hudson, Jude and Nolan Hix of Connecticut, Bailey Hix of Oklahoma, Payton and Greyson Moser of Batesville and a host of nieces and nephews and two special friends, Sharon Ward and Carolyn Watkins of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jordon, Jonathan and Brandon Hix; great-grandson, John Ostie; nephews, Greg Simpson and David Rounds. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of North Heights Church of Christ. Officiating will be Dr. Ed Myers, Matthew Martin and Alex Mills.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00pm at North Heights Church of Christ on Monday, December 8th followed by the funeral service. Arrangements will be by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lee's Chapel Cemetery at Moorefield.
Donations can be made to Lee's Chapel Cemetery, Moorefield at Citizen's Bank of Batesville.
A special thanks to the staff at Eagle Mountain Assisted Living and White River Health who provided excellent care in her time of need.
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17 Condolence(s)
Josh and Tonya Gates
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing . My family’s thoughts and prayers are with yours .
Josh Gates
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing . My family’s thoughts and prayers are with yours .
Paula Summers
Monday, December 8, 2025
Prayers for the entire family. She was a sweet, beautiful lady.
Elaine Donley
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayers for all the family
Teresa Reeves
Monday, December 8, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time of losing such a Dear Family member!! I was one of Marie’s beauty consultants for about 30 years!! She was a fine Christian Lady, who will be missed by many!! ❤️🙏🏻
Karen Hubbard
Monday, December 8, 2025
My dear, sweet great-aunt will always be remembered. I have so many fond memories. May God give all the family peace and comfort during this time.
Clay & Louise Hooper
Monday, December 8, 2025
Steve,Dennis, Chuck,and families, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you is our prayer.
Stephen and Pam Tatum
Monday, December 8, 2025
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Hix was such a sweet lady. Will keep you all in my prayers. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you during this time.
Sheila Avant
Monday, December 8, 2025
Marie was legendary and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My condolences to you all and may His peace be with you.
JANET TOSH
Monday, December 8, 2025
I'm soo very sorry for your loss Pam and Charley. Many prayers for you and your family.
Nancy Hobbs
Monday, December 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing…. May the Lord give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nancy McDonald Rinehart
Sunday, December 7, 2025
I was very sorry to hear about Marie. My prayers for all of you at this time.
Clay & Louise Hooper
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Steve, Dennis, Chuck and families, so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you. You all are in our prayers.
Jim & Brittani McClutg, Corbin & Emerson
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Deepest Sympathy❤️
Pat Simpson & Gayla Simpson Hopson
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Special thoughts, love & prayers to Family. She was such a dear Sister in Law & Aunt, She will be missed! Love to All💗
Nela Coldwell Lane
Saturday, December 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and love to the family. Nela Lane and Mary Pangle.
Vaughn & Shirley Blue
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Marie. Prayers for all the family. We know you will miss her.