Sarah Nix

Sarah Nix, age 95, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Mrs. Nix was born on November 10, 1924, to the late Johnny A Highsmith and Martha Whelchel Highsmith. Sarah grew up in Hiawassee and Clermont. She was known as a very compassionate lady who dedicated her life to caring, giving, and putting the needs of her family and others before her own. She attended Young Harris College as well as managed Nix Hardware Store. Mrs. Nix was a member of the Cleveland First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Sarah and her husband John L. Nix worked with Truett McConnell College to plan and establish the John L. Nix and Sarah Nix student center building. They also worked with the University of North Georgia to establish the John L. Nix Mountain Cultural Center and Fine Arts Series. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Nix, daughter, LaTrelle Nix Edwards, and her parents. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Cathy Nix of Gainesville, Ga; Edward and Betty Nix of Greenville, SC. Grandchildren, Callie and David Field of Greenville, SC; Jake and Ramsey Nix, of Athens, Ga; Dorothy and Brandon Davis of Brentwood, TN; Cass Nix of Greenville, SC; Kristy and Thomas Young of Greenville, SC; Katie and Jonathan Hinshelwood of Greenville SC; Chris Edwards of Cleveland, GA; and Fran and Sal Barcenas of Gainesville, GA; and 17 great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held. To share a memory or send a condolence please visit www.barrettfh.com. The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Frank Lake and team at Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Also, Ellen Campanale, Abby Rhodes and Theresa Trice for the joy and loving care they provided while she was in memory care. They would also like to extend a thank you to Barbara Thomas for playing hymns for Sarah and her friends every month. In Lieu of flowers please send contributions to Cleveland First Baptist Church - P.O. Box 250, Cleveland, Ga 30528, and Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center - 2150 Limestone Pkwy Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501. Barrett Funeral Home Cleveland, Ga.