Dessie Carolyn Nix

Dessie Carolyn Nix, age 81, of Calhoun City, MS, passed away on April 27, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Nursing Home Calhoun. Born on August 16, 1944, in Bruce, MS, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Kate Melton. Dessie was a proud graduate of Bruce High School, Class of 1962, and dedicated many years of her life working at Kellwood in Calhoun City, MS until her retirement.

Dessie had a love for gardening and flowers, she found joy in planting beautiful flowers and watching them bloom. Throughout her life, she and her late husband, Frank, opened their hearts to those in grief, making special efforts to support families and show their respects during difficult times at the funeral home.

She is survived by her brothers, Riley Melton of Water Valley, MS and Terry (Martha) Melton of Tupelo, MS; her special niece and caregiver, Amy White of Calhoun City, MS, along with nieces, Heather Burroughs, Megan Young, Tiffany Gullick, Erica Rakestraw, Melissa Collins, and Veronica Thompson; and her nephews, Eddie Melton, Corey Melton, Chris Melton, and Michael Kendall.

A visitation for Dessie will take place at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held in the chapel at Parker Memorial Funeral Home, beginning at 2:00 PM. Dessie will be laid to rest at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Big Creek, MS. Serving as pallbearers are Mike Kendall, Chris Melton, Corey Melton, Chris Nix, Jeff Nix, Paul Nix, and Warren Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Lambert, Chris Nix, Dale Nix, Jeff Nix, Paul Nix, Robert Nix, and Steven Nix.

Dessie was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Nix; father, Clayton Leroy Melton; mother, Kate Claudine Chrestman Melton; son, Don Franklin Nix; brother, Lonnie Eugene Melton; and sister, Marsha Kay Rakestraw.

The staff of Parker Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nix family as they walk through this season of loss. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the passing of their loved one.