~OBITUARY~
Carrie Mae "Cricket" Mixson was born June 3, 1968 in Fairfax, South Carolina to the late James Wesley and the late Betty L. Moore. She passed away on February 17, 2021 at MUSC University Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
She was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church since she was a little girl.
Carrie attended Allendale County Schools in Fairfax, South Carolina and graduated with the class of 1986. After high school, she worked with Allendale County Hospital as a food service worker. She later moved into education and begin her first job as a homeschool teacher for a family in Fairfax. Carrie enjoyed working with kids so much that she went on to pursue a degree in education at USC-Salkehatchie in Allendale. While working on completing her degree, she landed her first classroom at Little New Steps Learning Center in Allendale, South Carolina. Though she loved cooking, she was excited that she had finally found her niche. She worked at this location up until the Lord called her home.
Carrie "Cricket" Mixson was someone who often reminds us of the quote, "The strongest people make time to help others, even if they are struggling with their own problems." She found inspiration in helping others. Carrie brought joy to anyone she met with that radiant smile. Her warm personality was always so welcoming, which made others feel like they known her forever.
She was united in marriage to Don Mixson on December 20, 1996.
In addition to her parents, Carrie is preceded in death by her grandparents, (4) aunts, and (6) uncles.
She is survived by her husband, Don Mixson; (2) stepsons, LaQuan Mixson, Atlanta, GA, Rodney Mixson, Barnwell, SC; (5) sisters, Carolyn (Shannon) Grant, Allendale, SC, Linda (Eric) Robertson, Atlanta, GA, Queen McCarty, Ocala, FL., Latresia (Joseph) McCord, Fairfax, SC, Jamie Moore (Krystal), Orangeburg, SC; (4) brothers, Danny Wesley (Lillian Wilson), Columbia, SC, Calvin Moore (Tina), Barnwell, SC, James (Latoya) Moore, North Augusta, SC, and Charles (Krystal) Wesley, Rock Hill, SC; (3) aunts, Roberta Sanders, Fairfax, SC, Mary (Jermiah) Habersham, Dallas, TX, Rosa Mae Brooker, Winter Haven, FL; (2) uncles, Peter Carter, Hampton, SC, Jake Wesley, Fairfax, SC; a loving brother-in-law, Timmy Walker, Augusta, GA; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. (2) Special Friends; Lula Whitlock and Sonya Prince both of Brunson, SC.
'" A SERVICE ABOVE SELF"
Services were held Sunday, February 21st, 1:00 P.M., at St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery; Fairfax, South Carolina; Bishop Eric Robertson; Eulogist.
Remember to keep the Mixson and Moore Families lifted up in prayer.
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