Dessa Ann Collins Nix

Mrs. Dessa Ann Collins Nix, age 86, of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in the Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly. Mrs. Nix was born November 19, 1930, in Waverly, TN, to Emmitt Leroy and Bertha Bell Summers Collins. She was married to Edward Carson Nix, Sr. She was a member of Ellis Grove Presbyterian Church in Waverly and a retired Bootmaker for Acme Boot Company in Waverly. Mrs. Nix was a longtime member of Robert E. Lee Chapter #167 Order of Eastern Star in Waverly. She was a kind, loving, and giving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 12, 2017, from 4-7 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Saturday, May 13, 2017 visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with an Eastern Star service at 1 p.m. The funeral service will immediately follow the Eastern Star service with Rev. Bill Barger officiating. Interment will follow in the Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly. Active pallbearers will be Josh Nix, Brent Nix, Chad Moore, Jason Nix, Shaun Teague, and Matt Nix.Survivors include:3 Sons: Edward Carson Nix, Jr. (Pamela), Hurricane Mills, TNRobert E. "Robbie" Nix (Inge), Waverly, TNKeith F. Nix (Linda June), Waverly, TNBrother: Benny Collins, Waverly, TN13 Grandchildren21 Great Grandchildren   1 Great-Great GrandsonNumerous Nieces and NephewsPreceded in death by:Husband: Edward C. Nix, Sr.Daughter: Diane Nix MooreSon: William David NixSon-in-law: Johnny MooreParents: Emmitt and Bertha Collins4 Brothers: Roy Collins, Woodrow Collins, Homer Collins, and Revo Collins3 Sisters: Fannie Anderson, Ruby Gunn, and Joyce TaylorLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERita G. Oliphant, Funeral Director2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500