Rhena Nixon
February 5, 1944 - July 17, 2026
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Rhena Nixon
Rhena Nixon entered into rest July 17, 2026 at home in Madison Wisconsin, with her daughter Kimberly by her side. Born in Bradenton Florida on February 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Celia (Johnson) Darrell.
Rhena went to school in Newfane, NY and went on to be a nurse. She met and married the late Samuel Lee Nixon II and she went on to work at Harrison Radiator where she retired from. Out of this Union they had three handsome boys and a beautiful girl and Twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Rhena is predeceased by her son Jerome "Kiki" (Howard) and brothers and sisters Chester, David, Benjamin, George, Nelson and Deloris Starks. She is survived by children Samuel III( late Elizabeth), Gregory (Rebecca) Kimberly (Paul Johnson) and Gerald. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 1. Rhena also leaves to remember and mourn her surviving siblings Eugene Charles Darrell, Wendell Darrell, Melvin (Delphine) Darrell and Cecelia Marie (Marion) Singleton and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Also survived by dear friend Wilson "Sonny" Andrews and college friends who remained friends to the end Bea and Vern.
The family asks for prayers at this time and would like to thank you and God Bless one and all. Friends may call on Friday July 23, 2026 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70 Niagara Street, Lockport NY. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 24, at 11:30 am at the Christ Community Church 140 Genesee St. Lockport NY with Reverend Caleb Bell officiating.
Greiving the lost of my dearest and friend of over 60 years. Prayers for the family
So sorry for your loss she was a beautiful person didn’t know her well but she treated my son Anthony her bonus grandchild with so much kindness and was always there for him
My heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family. I met Rhena through my sister Bea. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Rhena’s passing. She was voted Most Athletic in our class of 1962. My condolences to Eugene and family.