My condolences to the family, what a beautiful person inside and out, and such a gift of the voice and she shared her knowledge of the voice so willingly with such kindness.
- Vicki Revere (CT)

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.

My condolence to the family for your loss. And may the True God who hears prayer, heal your pain and console your hearts.-Psalm 54:2-4

Marni was a beautiful person inside and out.  She will be missed.

Like a rose Ms. Nixon flourished an blossomed. Threw the time of her heightened, complexed life. She like the cycle of a rose had, blossomed to a peak, then sat dormant till the next season to blossom again. Her voice was a gift an twentieth century fox was allowed to use that gift. With deepest respect she has touched the world with a gift, she will sadly be missed. A loss to all music industries as well as movie.

Although I was not fortunate to meet you, I am so glad that I was able to be exposed to your beautiful voice! 

Keeping the family in prayer! God Bless!!

Your friend, Harold Lloyd Jenkins, I miss you,

I met Marni Nixon when I gave a talk about Jane Austen at the Phoenix Art Museum several years ago. Marni was visiting friends in the area, and she and her friends attended. When we were introduced, she was gracious and warm, and when I said, "I know who you are! You have dubbed Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Woods, and many others, including Deborah Kerr in The King and I."  She was shocked! I told I that I was a 4th generation New Yorker, and always loved Broadway shows, and that my late parents had all the show and movie albums." She hugged me, and then said she thought I must have had stage training as my talk was so lively and I was so at ease. We chatted for a while and the following Christmas, we exchanged Christmas cards. I am listening as I type this to Marni's interview of several years ago on "Fresh Air" on NPR. God bless you, Marni Nixon! With love from Joan Klingel Ray, PhD, Professor Emerita of English, University of Colorado.

Offering my condolences to the family on the loss of your love one, may you gain comfort from the loving memories you cherish,  may God carry you during your grief.

My deepest sympathy to the Nixon family. Please know that God is aware of what you're going through. May you take comfort in His promise to remember her and give her a future filled with many wonderful blessings. Hosea 13:14

A talented, bright star, whose brilliance was not outshone by the attempts to keep her talent a secret.  Bravo, Marni Nixon!   Be at peace and make wonderful music in Heaven with your multi-talented musician son, Andrew Gold, who left this Earth much too early.

So many Hollywood stars owe her thanks for their success!!! We shall probably not see her like again!!  In Pace Requiescat!...
John Allcock R.N. (Ret.) Montreal

Loved her voice!  Thank you Ms. Nixon to bringing life to so many songs we know by heart.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family may your menmories añd strength from the God of all comfort help ease the pain of your. Grief.

To Marni's family - Sincere condolences from my family, who knew Marni well through her close, lifelong friendship with our late aunt Miriam Brickman. My favorite memory of Marni's many singing performances in Miriam and Ronald's living room is also the most recent - she followed a performance by a master of the musical saw by doing her own vocal interpretation of that instrument. It was both jaw-droppingly accurate and hilarious, and she obviously loved doing the spoof. Not only amazingly talented, but extremely fun-loving as well. She will be missed.

Not only did I live near Ms. Nixon, but met her several times and she gifted me with a copy of her book. She wrote a lovely note and signed it.  This was at her NYC West End Ave. apartment.  She was so sweet and interesting. May she sing with he angels.

Cherish the precious moments that you had with your loved one to soften your grief. May "the God of comfort," give you the strength to cope during this time of distress. 2 Corinithians 1:3

 A voice that will never be duplicated. 
Listening To Marni was the utmost joy
and comfort. Thank You for the treasures
you bestowed upon us.

What a beautiful voice she had. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Prayers sent to family and friends.

My granddaughter Lily took vocal lessons from Marni Nixon at her Manhattan home in 2014.  When Lily & her piano accompanist Lydia Sabosto auditioned for Marni, we were excited & honored that Marni accepted Lily as her student. Such a gracious teacher & human being with a voice like an Angel. She will truly be missed and our condolences and prayers to her family & friends. I'd like to share this photo.

Sorry for your loss.praying for the family

May God be with her family and friends. God love and care for you.

Marni: thank-you for you're incredible role in my life! I will never forget you're influence! Rest in Peace, Love and Gratitude, Renee Jarvis, NYC

Marni's voice will live on and her work will be remembered!  My sincere condolences to her family.

A great loss. Memories to cherish. A shout of praise  in song will be heard when the dead will rise and give thanks to God for expressing such love to them.  God is yearning to restore life to those who have died and to change our sorrow into a joyful cry. Psalm 30:11

Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Marni. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

To the Nixon Family ,
I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathies, may the peace that surpasses all understanding helps as you mourn your loss.

To The Nixon Family. I am sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what you are feeling right now. It is times like this that we need family and friends for support. I am sure you are getting the support you need. It's the pain in your heart no one can heal but precious memories no one can steal. May Psalms 23 give you 
comfort.

Such a beautiful voice ! Marni Nixon brought joy to all who were fortunate to hear her sing. God bless her, and RIP.

Godspeed and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Marni, I had the pleasure of listening to you and meeting you at Tanglewood. You were a joy!!!  Eddy Brodersen, Tallahassee

To Martha-So sorry to hear of your loss. 
With caring thoughts,  Emily Maddow (from Oakwood)

Dear Marni,

Keep singing and dancing in the stars

Affectionately,

Karen

Thanks for the lovely voice you gave to "The King and I," "West Side Story," and "My Fair Lady!"  I sing along with you every time I play those CDs in the car and also remember you in the movie, "The Sound of Music."  God Bless and prayers for your family!

Her Golden Voice forever to be remembered and Enjoyed . Amazing talent and she brought so much happiness to the broadway film. I am proposing a special OSCAR in her honor ! Thank you for the songs you sang and we love and give you all the CREDIT in the world.

I didn't know you  until your passing
but god speed and take care lora
I am sure you were a good actress in
musicals

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I remember Marni Nixon from The Sound Of Music. She was one of the nuns. She had a very great voice. My prayers to her family.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Oh, that beautiful, pure, soprano voice that was the  highlight of so many songs from my favorite musicals, now silenced forever.  God bless you in Heaven, Marni Nixon, and sincere condolences to your family, friends, and fans.

A lovely woman with a beautiful voice... the choir of angels are rejoicing. May she rest in eternal glory.

God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.

Saddened to hear of Ms. Nixon's death. Condolences to loved ones and friends.

Thank you for lending your lovely voice to Hollywood.  I hope to have the pleasure of listening to you in Paradise.

OBITUARY

Mary Jane Nixon

July 14, 1938 – July 26, 2016

Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood

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