Mrs. Gladys M. Nix

Obituary Gladys Marie (Lennox) Nix passed away July 16, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. She was born February 17, 1944, to Ollie Moore Simpson and Prince Lennox in Beaumont, TX. Gladys was the youngest of six siblings, of which five have preceded her in death. Gladys was a PROUD GRADUATE of Hebert High School, Beaumont, Texas class of 1962. Anyone who knew her knew that she loved the blue and gold of Hebert High School Panthers. After graduation Gladys attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and Northeast MO State College in Kirksville, MO. Gladys then relocated to Kansas City to be close to her eldest sister Gallie Nolan. Gladys enjoyed various positions with AT&T and St. Luke’s Hospital. She then found her chosen career with the IRS where she remained for 27 years. While employed at St. Luke’s, Gladys met a “lifelong sister” Mary Ruffin Daab who in turn introduced her to her future husband Rufus Nix. “Lennox” as he affectionately called her became Mrs. Rufus Nix on August 30, 1969, at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. After marriage, Gladys converted to Catholicism and she and her husband were faithful members of St. Louis Catholic Church. Gladys had a vibrant personality. She loved music and loved to dance. She was a caring, sharing person and was always there to help. Gladys was motivated to serve and became extremely involved in church and community organizations. She served as Eucharistic minister, lector, choir member, usher, as well as a member of the Young Women’s Group, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver, Court 265. She was also a member of the American Business Women’s Association and Women’s Employment Network. Gladys NEVER met a stranger! She was a giving person and if needed, she would give you the shirt off her back. Her legacy will live on in the lives she touched, family and friends and those who came into her life and were all the better for it. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband of 52 years Rufus Nix, one sister Eugenia Dabner of Fort Worth, TX, four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 11:00am at St. Therese Little Flower CC. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9am-11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Gladys M. Nix, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mrs. Gladys M. Nix

February 17, 1944 - July 16, 2022