Mountain Rest—Mary Belle Stanton Crenshaw Nix, 87, wife of R. Eugene Nix, Presbyterian Community, 801 Musgrove Street, Clinton, SC, formerly of Mountain Rest, SC, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Laurens County Healthcare in Clinton, SC.
A native of Dillon, SC, Mrs. Nix was the daughter of the late Eugene Childs and Mary Belle Cottingham Stanton. She was a Data Control Clerk at Clemson University Graduate School and a member of Walhalla Presbyterian Church. She was in the Sew What New, and Family and Community Leader Clubs.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, William McCay Crenshaw of Pendleton; daughter, Janice Crenshaw Gunnin Wilson of Houston, TX; step-sons, Steven and Martin Nix; step-daughters, Teresa O’Neil and Melanie Nix; brother, Alex Stanton of Florence; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nix was predeceased by her first husband, William Hamilton Crenshaw of Pendleton; four brothers; and one sister. Graveside services wereheld Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery, Walhalla, SC.
A Celebration of Life service was also be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM at Walhalla Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com.
