Barbara Dianne Holland (Hixson)
July 18, 1952 - May 31, 2006
NLRHS Class of 1970

B.(Barbara) Dianne (Holland) Hixson passed away in her home in Newnan, Georgia surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 after a long and gallant battle with cancer. Born July 18, 1952 and raised in N. Little Rock, AR, she had been a resident of Newnan the last 12 years. A Media Specialist at East Coweta High and a member of the Peachtree City Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her parents Chester and Mabel Holland of N. Little Rock, AR.

She is survived by her husband Kevin, daughters Megan and Katelyn of Newnan; brother, James Randale Holland, wife Anita and children Mandy, Missy and Jenny of N. Little Rock, AR; brother, Gary Holland, wife Kim and daughter Kellie of Burke, VA; sister-in-law, Denise (Hixson) Jernigan. husband, Mark and daughters Kelly and Cara of Kailua-Kona, HI; and niece and nephew Erin and Erik Liberg of Landenberg, PA. Viewing will be Friday, June 2, at McKoon's Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan from 6 to 8 PM and a Memorial Service at the Peachtree City Church of Christ on Saturday, June 3, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society on your favorite charity. 

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 2, 2006.

Beautiful tribute Dianne's brother, Gary Holland, sent to Becky Robinson Glover to add to our memorial.

"After graduating from NLHS, she attended Harding College and graduated in 1974 with a degree in History (she actually had a double major with 4 minors—I can did up the specifics, if you need that level of detail). Upon graduating, she returned to NLRHS where she taught History for 10 years. While teaching, she met Kevin Hixon, who at the time was a Captain in the USAF. They were married in 1982 and after numerous moves with the Air Force, they eventually settled in Newnan, GA to raise their two daughters, Megan and Katie. Dianne returned to school and received another degree and began teaching at Newnan High School, in Newnan, GA. After returning to teaching, Dianne continued to pursue her education, and after being awarded her Masters, continued toward her Doctorate in Education. Sadly, although completing her coursework and receiving her “Candidate” status for her doctorate, she passed away before completing her dissertation. She died from colon cancer on May 31, 2006. "

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