Leonora Yvette

Nixon

Mrs. Leonora Yvette Williams Nixon was born on June 18, 1974, to Brey Williams and Patricia Williams in Atlanta, Georgia. Leonora Yvette Williams brought great joy to her parents. She was their youngest daughter. Sharing in the joy were her siblings, Anthony Williams, Johnny Williams, Kenneth Palmore, Debra (Christopher) Davis, Sabrina (Joseph) Brown, Anthony Carter, and Jacqueline (Michael) Price.

Having more than enough love to give, Leonora expanded her family to include the Stephens (James, Brenda, Dawn, James, II, and Brian) and Cierra Moore all of which she'd tell you were not her friends, but her family. The fingerprints of her love can also be found through her host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends she adored.

She later married Nathaniel Nixon.

Yvette's Christian Foundation was developed as a teenager, creating a deep faith she held on to daily. Her life was evidence "A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine" because she always enjoyed a good laugh with her family and friends.

Not only a lover of laughter, Yvette was a scholar who enjoyed learning. She graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School and furthered her education at Georgia State University and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Whether you called her Yvette or Leonora, one thing you knew for certain was her love for sneakers and purses! or maybe you remembered laughing around the table with her favorite foods, macaroni and cheese, and 24 hour salad to name a few. No matter how you travel through the memories shared we will celebrate the way her love and joy permeated each of our lives.

Mrs. Leonora Yvette Williams-Nixon passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her residence. A Graveside Celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Oak Hill Cemetery located at 797 Memorial Drive in Griffin. Family and friends are asked to arrive at the cemetery by 11:00 AM. Pastor Larry Palmore is the Eulogist.