of Mountain View, AR
August 16, 1917 - December 15, 2011
Lucille Viola Lacey Nixon, 94, of Mountain View died December 15, 2011 at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View.
Lucille was born August 16, 1917 in Canada. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a son, Dr. William John Nixon and wife Heidi of Fox; two daughters, Sharon Rosa and husband Van of Mountain View, and Eileen Lindermann and husband, Berni of Benton; Larry Dale Stewart and wife, Pat of Mountain view; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Allie Morris Lacey; husband, Alan Nixon; daughter, Donna Anderson; an infant daughter, Viola Nixon; and a brother, Morris Lacey.
There is no visitation.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family requests memorial donations to the church, charity of their choice or to the Stone County Humane Society, P.O. Box 485, Mtn. View, AR 72560.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home, Mtn. View is in charge of the arrangements.
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17 Condolence(s)
Judy Fidkowski
Monday, July 8, 2013
Friends from the Old Town School of Folk Music and I traveled to the Mountain View Folk Festival a couple of years in the 1970's and were privileged to stay in the bunkhouses at Pony Peak Ranch. Alan & Lucille were wonderful hosts and I fondly remember enjoying the music in Mountain View and then carrying the music back to the Pony Peak Ranch well into the night. God bless Lucille as she enjoys her new life in the kingdom!
Karen Gray
Friday, December 28, 2012
I recently saw a piece on NBC News about Mountain View and was reminded of the great summers I spent at Pony Peak. I spent many summers at the ranch learning life, hard work, hard play, respect for animals and other people. Mrs Nixon holds a special place in my heart for being so sweet and caring about all of us as if we were her own. She touched so many lives as a teacher and and at the ranch. My condolences to her children and grand-children.
Be ky Zygowicz
Monday, May 28, 2012
So sorry to read about the passing if Lucille. I know this is late. But she was a wonderful woman. My siblings and I very much enjoyed camp at Pony Peak and have wonderful memories that still live on in us. We loved visiting Alan, Lucille, and Omigene.
Sondra Gammill Cownie
Sunday, January 8, 2012
I have to echo the sentiments of many of you that Mrs. Nixon was my favorite teacher also. She taught me in 4th grade and I have so many vivid memories of that school year, because she inspired me in so many ways, and made learning fun. She also was my piano teacher for a number of years, and we also had some connection through Pony Peak activities because the Nixons were in partnership with my Aunt Nelbie and Graden Richardson. We enjoyed some camping, swimming, horseback riding, and cookouts together. She will be greatly missed, and always remembered.
Karen Huddler
Monday, January 2, 2012
Mrs. Nixon will be missed by me and I am sure by my Brother and Sisters. She influenced my life early on as I am sure she did many others. . She was a Great Teacher and a Better Lady. Mrs Nixon R.I.P. and know you will be missed by many. My Heart goes out to your Family Left Behind......
Brenda Avey Lewis
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Mrs. Nixon & Alan too, have always been very special to me and all of our family. I can remember visiting them with my parents, visiting Pony Peak and also having her as my teacher. She was a very special lady and an inspiration to every child that was fortunate enough to have her as a teacher. Even a month ago, visiting her in the nursing home, she still had a smile on her face and was glad to see my mother and I. She will be truly missed and I pray God will bless each of you.
Peter Carr
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Remembering a good teacher and a sweet lady, you will be missed.
Marla Holland Magness
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Mrs. Nixon to me was so many things, its hard to list just a few. She instilled in me a love for the piano, that I still have to this day. Her love of music was passed along to many of the fortunate children that was in her class. We all have teachers that have influenced us, and Mrs. Nixon was most certainly the teacher I remember the most, and I feel blessed to have had her in my life. My thoughts are with her family at this time.
TERESA (KING) CAROSELLA
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Mrs. Nixon was my favorite teacher at Timbo Elementary, I was fortunate to have her in 4th and 6th grades. She influenced my life to aspire to better things, which I always did. I am thankful she had a long and blessed life, and wish to express my love and condolences to the family.
Sherry (Nixon) Pattison
Friday, December 23, 2011
Lucille and Alan made such an impact on my life - through music, family and horses, to name just a few... They were the most hospitable couple ever and we will always remember their love and generousity.
Sincere condolances to all who loved them....
Sherry, Marty, Jessica, Katrina & Amber
Jean (Nixon) Dzupina
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. She and Alan were wonderful people who are greatly missed. We had many happy trips to Pony Peak and my parents Alex & Jessie Nixon spent a couple of winters with them. We also enjoyed many Family Reunions there and here in Ontario. Our love and special thoughts go out to the family. Jean & John
Renee Carr
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
I have such fond memories of Mrs. Nixon who influenced me early in my life as my second and third grade teacher at Rural Special. She taught me many things including the love of music and reading. Her daughter, Donna, was my first grade teacher. Between the two of them, they taught, loved, and nurtured us for three years and established a bond that lasted a lifetime. In addition to teaching us, Mrs. Nixon was the unofficial school nurse before there was such a position. I was fortunate to get to reminisce with her during one of her recent hospital stays.
Keith Richardson
Monday, December 19, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about Mrs. Nixon. She was a dear neighbor to my dad and mother. I remember when they moved next door to us from Canada.
Thoughts and prayers for the family in the time ahead, I love you all.
Kenny & Lynne Wyatt
Sunday, December 18, 2011
We are so sorry about the passing of Lucille. She was a dear friend to my parents J.O. and Julia as well as the rest of the family. I always enjoyed all my time at Pony Peak because of the kindness shown by Lucille. It is like a passing of an era. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Love, Lynne Davis Wyatt
Eleanor Bragg
Sunday, December 18, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. She and Alan were like surrogate parents to me back in the early 60's when I spent 3 summers at Pony Peak Ranch. I have many fond memories of those days with Billy, Larry Dale, Sharon and Donna. Hugs to all of her family. I can still taste Lucille's chicken 'n dumplin's!
Ronnie and Mazie Lee
Saturday, December 17, 2011
I hope to express love for the whole family of this lovely lady. She was a wonderful person.
pat brewer mecum
Friday, December 16, 2011
My thought when I heard about our dear friend and teacher was "Pleasant Hiil just lost another grand dame"; Aunt Blanche had just gone on a couple days ago. Ms. Nixon was a favorite teacher for me, and my twin sister, and my other siblings who were fortunate enough to have her as a teacher. My mom always loved having her as a neighbor. She was a treasure to our community and will be missed.
May God Bless her family - the children of Melvin and Retha Brewer