Katharine C Nix

Katharine "Kitty" Clyde Nix passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 73.

Kitty spent her childhood in Evergreen, Alabama, before moving to Louisville, Kentucky, where she lived with her birth mother, Ann Heil Nix. After her mother's passing, Kitty was fortunate to live in caring homes where devoted caregivers became like extended family. Harbor House held a special place in her heart, especially the friendship and kindness of caregiver Brittany Knoth. In her final years, Kitty continued to be surrounded by compassionate caregivers whose kindness, dignity, and devoted care brought great comfort to both Kitty and her family.

Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, Ann Heil Nix and Joseph B. Nix Jr.; her stepbrother, Darwin Gray Nix; and her niece, Sandra Elizabeth Jackson.

She is survived by Sandra Trainham Nix, who was known to Kitty as Mother; her sisters, Nancy Nix O'Farrell (Michael), Ellen Nix Garner (John), and Kelsey B. Nix (Roy Ovesen); her brothers, Joseph B. Nix III (Linda) and Richard D. C. Nix Sr. (Zebbie); along with many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family members, cherished caregivers, and dear friends.

Those who wish to join the family in celebrating Kitty's life are warmly invited to attend a brief graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Nix family plot in Magnolia Cemetery. Cope-Keahey directing.

In Lieu of flowers, the family invites those wishing to honor Kitty’s memory to support organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hughes-Taylor funeral home was entrusted with the cremation. 

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