of Barling, AR
October 21, 1935 - January 28, 2024
Hope Nixon, 88, of Barling, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Barling. She was born on October 21, 1935 in Franklin County near Ozark to her parents, Leonard and June (Taylor) Smith.
Hope was a retired bookkeeper and office manager. She loved to read, cook and spend time with her granddaughters.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Travis Nixon; two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Judy Noggle and three brothers, Leonard Dale Smith, Giles Smith and James Smith.
She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Lux and husband, Marc of Fort Smith; one sister, Patricia Wisdom and husband, Jerry of Fort Smith; one brother, William Smith and wife, Evelyn of Stockton, Missouri and two granddaughters, Mary Catherine Lux and Meg Lux.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Dr. John Noggle. Burial will follow in Caulksville Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Jamie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweeet mother. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. Your mom will live forever in your heart! Big Hugs!
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. The family will be in my thoughts & prayers. I worked with Hope at the Smith hospital in Paris in the LATE 50’s. A very sweet person To know & work with. Later I knew her from being at THE COAL MINERS MUSEUM.
Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of your family when we lived in Paris. Your Mother was such a wonderful person who had such a beautiful smile especially when she talked about you.
Jaime so sorry to hear about your mom. So many memories of her, lots attached to her as my customer at Krogers in Paris. She was indeed one of a kind and so much fun to talk to. Praying for comfort for your family.
I have fond memories of Aunt Hope growing up. We traveled to Arkansas several times a year to visit family and Aunt Hope and Uncle Nixon were always a great place to stop. When we gathered at Mimaw and Grandads house she would always make a special effort to make sure she saw me. Deepest sympathies to my cousin Jamie and her family.
Prayers for Hope and her family
Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind. Thinking of you and your family during this time.