Nena A. Hixon

A memorial service for Nena A. Hixon will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the North Park Assembly of God Church in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Steinbach officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, Nebraska.

Nena Ann Hixon, 56 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on October 8, 2023, at her home in Holdrege. Nena was born on August 24, 1967, in Imperial, the eldest of five children, born to Doyle and Lynett (Jarzynka) Hixon. She received her primary education from Imperial Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1986.

Following her education, Nena lived with her father. She loved animals and had a special place in her heart for her dogs. She also enjoyed coloring, fishing, and her many stuffed animals.

She was a member of the North Park Assembly of God Church in Holdrege. Nena will be remembered for her contagious smile, her caring heart, and her love for everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father; brother, Ricky Hixon; and sister, Ronda McCabe.

Nena is survived by her mom, Lynett Staples of Holdrege; brother, Tim Hixon and his wife, Lilah of Holdrege; sister, Tina Corral and her husband, Peter of Holdrege; four nieces: Myriah McCabe; Vanessa West; Brittany Haarberg; and Charlene Bezemek; five nephews: Dustin Hixon; Keith Messersmith; Kamren McCabe; Greg Corral; and Miguel Corral; along with a host of other relatives, and many friends.

A memorial has been established in Nena's honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.