Verlie Amelia Nixon

Verlie Amelia Wood Nixon , 85, of Twin Falls passed away Friday evening, August 9, 2013 at Woodstone Retirement Center in Twin Falls. She was born January 11, 1928 in Tetonia, Idaho to Leo Wood and Verlie Buxton Wood. She had four brothers and two sisters and was raised in the Teton Valley. When she was young she excelled in school. Amelia always prided herself in her quick wit and tougher than nails attitude. She moved to Idaho Falls at fifteen and started waitressing, then later moved to Pocatello where she married Earl Lott Nixon, Jr. Together they had six children and resided in Pocatello. She was a wonderful mother to her children, and loved spending her time with them. They often remember playing games and just talking. She always exhibited unconditional love. She again waitressed when her youngest child went to school. She worked at the Hiwayman Restaurant and the Hong Kong Cuisine in Pocatello and then worked at Kraft Foods. She was an avid bowler for many years. She had a kind and generous heart and was a friend to all. Amelia was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; son, Rocky and daughter, Rayma and all of her siblings. She is survived by her four daughters, Rhonda (Barry) Bollwinkel; Rita (Perry) Graves; Amy Roanne Nixon and Raedell (Dave) Lawrence. She had a close bond with many of her nieces and nephews and was loved by all. She has 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren who will miss her dearly. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the excellent care given to her at Woodstone Retirement and the kindness and love that was shown to her by all the caregivers and staff. A celebration of Amelia's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Cedar Street L.D.S. Church, 550 West Cedar Street in Pocatello with Bishop David Pollard conducting. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery. A viewing for family and friends will take place from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar Street LDS Church. Services are under the direction of Trent Stimpson and staff at White Mortuary, Twin Falls. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.whitemortuary.com.Verlie Amelia Wood Nixon

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