Ebony & White's Funeral Service | Lincolnton, NC

Obituary For Clara Nixon

Mrs. Clara Tarlton Nixon age 76 of Denver, North Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina on June 10, 1945 to the late Spofford Tarlton and Mildred Louise McLain Tarlton. She was married to the late Herman Alexander Nixon and mother of the late Rev. Brian Lamar Nixon.

Clara graduated from Gary High School and attended Johnson C. Smith University. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and served faithfully as an Usher, Choir Member, Communion Steward and member of the United Methodist Women.

Funeral Service is Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

There will be a public walk through on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Masks required for all services!!!

Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is serving the Nixon Family

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Peace and Prayers to the family in your time of loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Nixon many years ago with her niece, Stacey Tarlton. A beautiful visit we had that will always be remembered. Condolences, Bianca Graves and son.

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I'm still in shock and my heart aches. I love you but God loves you best. Sleep in heavenly peace. Sending prayers to Jennifer and the rest of the family.

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I will miss my auntie Clara....although we didn't see one another often she always had a smile for you! My prayers for comfort for Jennifer and the family. Sending hugs and love🙏❤️

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We extend our sincere condolences to the Nixon Family. The Leonard & Catherine Holloway Family: Shelia, Ronald, Alana, Felecia, Theresa & Stephanie

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Praying that God will give the family the strength and faith to be strong in times like this.Know that God is the anchor to hold on. Dokie Johnson Ramseur

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These are hard times with so many questions which may not give an answer immediately. It's a joy and rest assurance to know that mummy is with the Lord. "Take heart, for I have overcome the world," Jesus said. And my peace I leave with you." May this assurance comfort your heart and strengthen you now and forever our dear family. Mummy,we love you and we'll surely miss you. Till we meet again❤️❤️❤️

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We are deeply sorry for the loss of Clara. She was another mother to us and we will miss her dearly. We are praying for peace and comfort for Jennifer and the rest of her family. The Shipp Family (Sebastian, Sandra and Aaron).

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We pray for the family I met Maama Nixon more than 20 yrs ago very kind and calm person it's amazing she went to meet God in the same.Her calm spirit and humble heart Rest In Peace maama Nixon

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Gone to soon. I was truly saddened when I read the news. I always remember when Camp Meeting came we would sit at the tent and talk and laugh, and catch up on what everyone has been up to. Clara I will always remember your smile, and coming down and stopping by to see you and Herman. Now you can rest with Herman and Brian. RIP❤️❤️❤️

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The Avery family of chesterfield sc shares in sorry for a sweet wonderful lady Mrs Clara Mae Tarlton Nixon

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Maama Nixon, for a life so well lived, a trail left behind and the words of wisdom shared, I am thankful to God for making our paths meet.

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We bless God for her legacy

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My heart is heavy at the thought of such a beautiful soul leaving this earthy journey. At the same time, there is comfort in knowing there is another beautiful angel now in heaven🙏🏼😇❤

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My heart goes out to the family Hazel Harrington

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🙏🙏🙏prayers for the family

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The family are in my prayers and thoughts

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My condolences to the family Ms Clara was a sweet lady always the same no matter how long it had been since I saw her. I met her many years ago at Bells Beauty Shop in Mooresville. May God continue to comfort you.🙏🏽🙏🏽Jeanette Rankin

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I extend to the family my sincere condolences in the passing of Clara. May God strengthen you in times like these.🙏🏽Morris & Wanda Cates

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Condolences & prayers to you in the passing of your dear loved one. Patsy Little & Family

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Praying for you in the passing of your dear loved one.

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So sorry for your loss the Henry family.

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Sending my prayers and condolences to the family. Clara was a truly special friend and I will miss her dearly. Linda Nixon

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Praying for you all during this difficult time. Hattie and Sylvia Mundy

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So sorry for your loss! Keeping the family in prayers.

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I am so very sorry for your loss! The family will be in my prayers! 🙏🙏🙏

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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