Catherine Nixon Obituary in Fairfax at M.F. Riley's Funeral Home

Obituary For Catherine Nixon

Catherine Nixon was born October 18, 1938, to the late Harold and Rose Parrish. She was called home on August 4, 2024.

Catherine married Joseph Mitchell in her early twenties. To that union five children were born. After Joseph passed, she was left to raise her young children as a single parent, receiving much love and support from her family members and friends. She and her children met and bonded with the Simmons Family…a bond that has lasted to this day. Sometime later, she married Thomas Nixon.

Catherine was employed and retired from University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey where she lived for many years. She and Thomas eventually moved to North Augusta, South Carolina.

Catherine accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Her relationship with God was immersed in her life as she raised her children. She served in and with, Joy Tabernacle COGIC, and New Ephesus Baptist Church while living in New Jersey. In South Carolina, she was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia.

She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. A pastime favorite of hers was taking an annual cruise. She did so over eleven years. She had a love for the beach and called it “God's healing waters.” The sounds of her great-grandchildren brought laughter to her face and heart. Her grandchildren were the spark of joy in her life. She dressed “THEM” grand babies as if she had birthed them herself. That's because she loved to shop, as evidenced by how sharply she always dressed.

Catherine will be sorely missed by all who know and love her. She joins in eternity, her beloved husbands Joseph Mitchell and Thomas Nixon; her sons Derrick Mitchell and Joseph Lee; her parents, Harold and Rose Parrish; and her brother; Harold Parrish, Jr.

Catherine is survived by her sons Celvin (Cheyenne) Mitchell, Sr., Troy (Robbie) Mitchell, Sr., Dwayne (Melissa) Mitchell, and daughter Dorothy (Larry) Daves; loving grandchildren, Khadijah (Juan) Garcia-Garcia, Musheer Mitchell, Celvin (Carrie) Mitchell, Jr., Celvon (Avis) Mitchell, Cheyanna Mitchell, Nya Gray Mitchell, Terrance (Karina) Daves, Darshan Mitchell, Troy (Erica) Mitchell, Jr., Darlene Daves, Jessica Mitchell, Larell Daves, Derrick Mitchell, Jr., Joseph Mitchell and Larry Daves, Jr.; sister, Dorothy Bouie; brothers, Ronald Parrish, and Donald Parrish; sisters-in-law, Martha Richardson, JoAnn Parrish, Annie Nixon, and Virginia Nixon; brother-in-law, James Nixon; a special daugher, Landi Simmons Hooper; 20 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and longtime special and loving friends.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Nixon family lifted in prayer.

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Luz sent Traditional Floor Basket for Catherine Nixon - August 15, 2024

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Danielle Pope sent The Peace Lily for Catherine Nixon - August 08, 2024

Dwayne, So terribly sorry for your loss. Sending love and light to you and your family. Love, Your Augusta Entertainment Complex Family

May your many memories of your mother help to sustain you at this most difficult time. You are in our prayers during this difficult time. Carl & Catherine Love-Russell

On behalf of the Manuel, Ferguson, Highsmith, and Singleton families we extend our sincere condolences and immediate prayers to the entire family. May God continue to bless and comfort you during your time of sorrow. 🫂🌹🕯🙏🏽💙📖
Love, Grace, and Peace Tonia Manuel & family

"Thinking of you during this time, and praying you'll find comfort knowing that the one you love is home now free...at peace in the presence of God. We will keep your family in our prayers."
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I Extend My Heartfelt Sympathy And Condolences To The Family Of Your Dear Love One. It Is My Prayers That God Will Be Your Source Of Strength, Peace And Comfort During Your Time Of Bereavement. Love And Prayers, Shirley Brabham Badger Hampton, SC

I want to say thank you to all for sharing and showing LOVE to mom, especially my wife, Cheyenne "Tootiepop" Mitchell, MY GOOD THING. I shall adjust and live the best life I can for as long as I can with mom in my thoughts and heart. There, I shall carry all she means to me. Life is the longest thing any of us will do. There's nothing longer we will do more than live. Yes it's short yet it's the longest thing you'll ever do. Life is the dash (-) that rest between the two dates ALL will have one day. Be strong, be encouraged, and know you'll are loved...from mom's heart (now soul) to my lips and fingers.

Catherine, a very sweet young lady.With a beautiful smile, she always was a caring person.God bless you and rest in peace Theresa loadholt

Grandmothers are the epitome of love, family, strength , wisdom and so much more. You were EVERYONE'S grandmother. You gave love, hugs, wisdom and a funny life lesson with every interaction. Your favorite color was green, the color of abundance. The perfect color for you because you loved with abundance, you lived in abundance, and every heart you touched was filled with an abundance of joy. With that ,to honor you and your legacy we will emulate that abundance of love and life that you showed us through your every day actions. Thank you for the abundance of love and lessons. Thank you for giving us the honor to have you as our grandmother. You will be forever missed. With love in abundance, Nya and Niveed.

Sending love and prayers to the family. Gma you will be missed beyond words. Thank you for loving me the way you did. I will miss our talks. And the way you would always pray for me before we hung up. Love love love you xoxox Love Thyra and family

Thank you for being an amazing Rock in our family you will be truly missed ❤ Love , Cousin Shemia and Family

To My Family. I'm so sorry to hear the passing of our beloved Catherine may God give you grace and mercy during this difficult time may he lift you up knowing she's in a better place no more suffering and no more pain 🙏 ❤️ 💔 Love you Cuz Denise

Sending my love you will be truly missed cousin Catherine. I'm so sorry for your loss love Yasmine and family

Heaven has a new Angel!! A beautiful woman from the inside out!! Love and blessings to my cousins. May you find strength through prayer. ❤️Travis & Shawnda

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