Antoinette "Nettie" Rix, 97, of East Ridge Residence in East Ridge, TN, formerly of Sebring, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in a local nursing facility. She was born on November 2, 1917, in Herkimer, NY, the daughter of Albert and Antonie Tresohlavy. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul W. Rix and sons Kenneth Rix and Donald Rix.

One of five children, she has one living sister, Helen Beauchamp of Mohawk, NY. She is survived by daughters Anita (Monty) Rawls of Ringgold, GA and Patricia (Larry) Spain of Hickory, NC and son Gerald (M.J.) Rix of Duluth, GA, three grandsons, Chris and Brett Rawls, David Rix and four great grandchildren, Chandler, Caroline, Meredith, and Grant Rawls and numerous nieces and nephews.

Some of the children and grandchildrens favorite memories are of the educational experience of listening to Nettie tell about the cultural and technological changes that occurred from her childhood with immigrant parents to riding a Harley at age 94. Those shared life events cannot be found in textbooks nor on television.

Nettie was Catholic and had great faith and love of God which she shared with family and by which she lived her life. Her ready smile was a trademark of her personality. She will be missed by many younger friends from NC, NY, FL, GA, and TN with whom she has shared her time.

Interment will be in Mohawk, NY at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood, Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.

Hospice of Chattanooga 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga TN 37416 Tel: 1-423-892-4289 Web: http://www.hospiceofchattanooga.org/

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