Shirley E. Nixon

Celebrating the life of Shirley E Nixon

Shirley E. Nixon, who was 88 years old, passed away peacefully where she resided at the Harrison House Assisted Living in Coatesville, PA on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  She was born September 6, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Earl A. White and Helen Myers White.

Later the family moved to Pennsylvania where Shirley attended the James Adams Grade School, Coatesville PA and later graduated from the S. Horace Scott High School, also in Coatesville, PA.  In 1972, Shirley attended and graduated from the Grace Bible Institute in Coatesville, PA.

Shirley was married to the late Clarence H. Nixon Sr. who went home to be with the Lord in May of 2022. 

Shirley was employed at Hewlett Packard for 26 years until her retirement in November 1998.

Shirley was a very active member of Mt. Zion AME Church in Atglen, PA. Until her illness stopped her from driving, she took the time to visit those who were sick and shut-in, in nursing homes and hospitals.  Though Shirley was not physically able to attend church, she would always worship with Mt Zion every Sunday morning on Facebook Live. Shirley was a devoted Mt Zion AME Church Class Leader.  Though she was unable to visit the members of her class, she would call them to check on them, send cards, and pray with them on the phone.

Shirley served the Lord at Mt Zion AME Church in many ways.  She was the president of the Evelina Hill Missionary Society, Superintendent of the Sunday School, a Sunday School teacher, the Vice Chair of the Steward Board, member of the United Choir, the J.B. Hill Chorus, the Gospel Gems, the Mt Zion Mass Choir, the New Life Choir, the Stewardess Board, Secretary of the Finance Commission.  She also started the “7:15 Prayer Line” that was held every Monday.

Shirley, a loving mother and sister is survived by her son, Robert A. Coleman of Coatesville PA, stepchildren, Lewis Nixon of Lancaster, PA, Terence Nixon of King of Prussia PA, Valorie Nixon of Parkesburg, PA and Margaret “Porky” Baynard of Lebanon PA, 17 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, sisters,  Jacqueline Hallager of Parkesburg, Darden (William) Dorsey of Coatesville, PA, brother Kenneth (Carol) White Sr. of  Thorndale, PA, and a host of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Coleman, granddaughter Malaya Coleman, stepson, Clarence Nixon Jr. and siblings, Doris Mills and Roger White, all who are remembered with memories 0f love.

Shirley will be truly missed by all who knew her and loved her.  But her family and friends know that all the pain and grief is over, all troubles are passed. She is now at peace forever safely home with Jesus at last.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from Mt. Zion AME Church, 404 Zion Hill Rd., Atglen, PA, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.  Interment to follow at the adjoining church cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com