Christeen "Pooh" Elizabeth Hixson

She was born in Elizabeth City, NC and lived in Lake Charles since 1945. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Lake Charles, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years. She was also a member of the Enterprise Club for 30 years, served for the Memorial Auxiliary for 30 years, having completed over 500 hours, served with the Red Cross in 1942 during WW ll. She was an avid bridge player. She was affectionately known as “Pooh” by her family and friends, a name her son gave her. Pooh was also known for her tasty dishes she would cook for family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, John Hixson and wife Sheila, of Lake Charles; Paul Hixson and wife, Sandy of Sulphur; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hixson of Falmouth, MA; grandchildren, Lodden Harp and husband, Dakota; Lauren Phillips and husband, Grant; Meggie Hixson; Emma Hixson; Christie Gorrell and husband, Todd; Josh Pinhack and wife, Raina.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Carroll Hixson, Sr. and son, Robert Hixson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home or Louisiana College.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2pm. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until time of service at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com