Janet Williams Nixon

Janet W. Nixon, 86, went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 4, 2017. She was born in Wanchese, NC on September 19, 1930 to the late Gage and Florine Williams. Also preceding her in death are her brother, Valton Williams, and son, William R. Nixon, Jr.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, William R. Nixon, Sr.; son, Douglas Nixon and his wife, Jackie; stepdaughter, Lani Hill; daughter-in-law, Ruth Nixon; grandchildren, Niki Smith, Erin Hill, William Nixon III, Aaron Nixon, Brittany Nixon, Courtney Nixon, and Hailey Nixon; and seven great-grandchildren.

Janet was a member of Kempsville Baptist Church for many years. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Autumn Care of Chesapeake and Comfort Care Hospice.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Kempsville Baptist Church. A short graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Cudworth Cemetery in Wanchese, NC. You may offer condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.