Nora Parrish Dix
Nora Dix, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died on February 21, 2004. She was born April 6, 1905, the youngest of eight children, in Eldorado Springs, Missouri and raised in Fort Scott, Kansas. After obtaining her degree in education from Kansas State Teacher’s College in Pittsburgh, she and her husband, John, moved to New York where he was studying at Columbia University. They subsequently moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where they both had careers in teaching. Her passion for teaching established her as a valued member of the faculty at Sunset Hill School For Girls.
After retirement, they moved to Beaumont, Texas in 1979 to be closer to their family. She was a member of the Friendship Class at Trinity United Methodist Church and the Women’s Club of Beaumont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John. Survivors include her son, Edward Dix and his wife Mary Anne of Beaumont; grandson, David Dix of Lake Charles, Louisiana; granddaughter, Susan Dix Ramsdell and her husband Robert of Pinewood; great grandson, Zachary Ramsdell; and great granddaughter, Claire Ramsdell.
Nora was a truly selfless, sweet person who endeared herself to everyone she met. Her family wishes to thank her devoted caregivers at Schlesinger Geriatric for their loving care.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at Trinity United Methodist Church followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening, February 23, 2004 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Schlesinger Geriatric Center, 4195 Milam, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
