Gloria June Carr Nix, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away at the age of 84 on Friday, June 2, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9th at First Baptist Church in Lawrence. A graveside memorial will be held the next day, June 10th, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan KS, following a noon reception in her honor at First Baptist Church in Sedan.
Gloria was born June 14th, 1938, at the family farm in Cobb Creek, OK. She attended high school in Hinton, OK, where she was valedictorian and met her future husband, Dois Dean Nix. They were married on August 12, 1956. Gloria helped send Dois to Oklahoma Baptist University where he decided to become a pastor, and for the next 46 years they ministered to five churches, and served their communities in both the Southern Baptist Convention, and the American Baptist Churches USA until his passing in 2005. Since then, Gloria has continued to serve her churches and communities. She will be laid to rest next to Dois in Sedan, where they ministered for 30 of their years together.
The youngest of five children, Gloria is survived by her sister, Jean Carr, 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma. Gloria is also survived by her daughter Erin Nix of Lawrence, and her son Shannon Nix & his wife Shawn of Virginia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Megan Bever & her spouse William Delehanty, Evan Bever & his spouse Breanna, Haley Proctor & her spouse Scott, Kathryn Presley & her fiancée Katherine Hamilton, and Kelsey Nix & her partner Matthew Safford; and by her great grandchildren Michael, Henry & Margaret Proctor, Isaiah Bever, and Austin & Benjamin Delehanty; and by her son-in-law David Bever & his spouse Linda Bever, and her son-in-law, James Presley.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Bever; her siblings Betty Terry, Bobbie Smith, & Ross Carr; and by her parents, Walter & Ethel Carr.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS. 66044.
Gloria was so special to me. She and I shared our love of cats. She was such a gracious, lovely lady.
She is celebrating with Jesus her life eternal.
Sending my condolences to Shannon and Erin, and the whole family.
I remember her quiet kindness, and thought her beautiful inside and out. I have many happy childhood memories of the Nix family, while they were in Anthony. I remember how I thought Gloria had such a pretty smile and tried to mimic it…until someone asked me what I was doing with my mouth.
I am sure she will be greatly missed. Hoping there is some comfort in the happy memories of your mom. ❤️
I remember when they came to Sedan, I was like 13 so being in Byf and music group Sound I grew up with them. I have so many memories. RiP Gloria we will all miss you.❤️??❤️
Aunt Gloria was my mother’s youngest sister. My Mom’s eyes always twinkled when the subject of her little sister came up. She loved her sister so much! Well, we all loved her. Her kindness and steady quiet ways made loved ones feel safe. She helped me through my mother’s illness and passing. I will miss Aunt G. All my love and hugs to my cousins. Never let go of love.
Your mom taught me that I didn’t have to know how to do something to do it. Just start it and it will work out. Remember the big thanksgiving dinner? She asked if I thought we could do it. She started a wonderful tradition..
Gloria was one of the sweetest spirits I have ever known. Loved by all who knew her.
I will always be thankful for your parents. It was through their wonderful examples that FBC, Sedan, became the building blocks of my ministry. They will be missed but never forgotten.
This was no ordinary life Hers was a life well lived and well loved. A life that will be deeply missed. This was a life that I was blessed to call a good friend and will treasure memories. My prayers for the family.
Much love to all! She was very loved! One glorious day we all shall unite! Praying for Gods comfort!♥️