Eloise "Kay" Stuessel Nixon
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Eloise "Kay" Stuessel Nixon (80) of Dripping Springs, lost her battle with Covid on February 19, 2022 in Austin TX. She was the wife of Clifford B Nixon for 59 years. Kay was born in Wharton, TX April 5th, 1941 to Orville and Wilma Stuessel of Sealy, TX. She attended Sealy High School, progressed on to Texas State Teachers College and later earned a Masters of Education from Southwest Texas State University. She worked with many children in the Austin and Round Rock School Districts. Her dedication to the field of Special Ed led to many children learning to read. She was known as the teacher that could help children when others could not.
She was a member of Bannockburn Church in Dripping Springs, TX. She enjoyed spending time with her bible study and neighborhood women's groups. She loved to travel with friends and family, visiting wineries and going on cruises. Kay was always up for anything fun. She will be remembered for being incredibly selfless and caring, always putting others ahead of herself.
She is survived by her husband Clifford; sister Sandra Vinklarek; daughter Leslie Miller and husband Joel; grand-daughters Madison Miller, Miranda Miller Morris and husband Cody; great grand-daughter Mikayla; son Chris Nixon and wife Rebecca, and grandson Cory; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be Held at 10 a.m. March 26th at Bannockburn Church, 264 American Way, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. She will be laid to rest at the Hartsville Cemetery in Wallis TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, MD Anderson Cancer Center, or a gift to Bannockburn Church in Dripping Springs under Kay's name.