Mrs. Leola Ann Hixson

May 8, 1909 - March 11, 2012

Leola Ann Hixson of Belleview, MO passed away March 11, 2012 in Farmington, MO at the age of 102. She was born May 8, 1909 in Bruno, MO a daughter of the late Henry and Jane (Sitzes) White. On October 15, 1932 she was united in marriage to Ronald Roy Hixson who preceded her in death on September 2, 1993. To this union two daughters were born; Jane and husband Jim Bolte of Belleview, MO and Marilyn Dickey and Paul Politte of Potosi, MO. Also surviving are two sister-in-laws; Mary Hixson of Chesterfield, MO and Coalee Hixson of Frontnac, MO, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and 8 Great-Great Granchildren, as well other relatives and friends. Leola was preceded in death by four brothers; Herbert, Edward, Lester, and Norman Hixson, and two sisters; Stella White and Irene Shearrer. Leola was a 1930 graduate of Patterson High School. She was a member of the Belleview First Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and also served as the church secretary. She also served as Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.