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2024
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Nellie Bowling Obituary
Nellie S. Bowling, age 89, of Franklin, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1934 in Pardee, Virginia to the late Henry and Edith Smith (Minor). Grandma as she was commonly referred by family and friends loved taking care of people as well as being a devout Christian, she loved sharing the word of the Lord. She was a cook for the Franklin City Schools, where she retired after working for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Alister Bowling; daughter, Jean Knott; granddaughter, Shelby Bowling; sisters, June Dixon, and Debbie Phillips; and brother, Darise Smith. Nellie is survived by her son, Jeff Bowling; grandchildren, Steve (Heidi) Bowling, Molly Knott, Joshua Smalley, and Jessica Bowling; great grandchildren, Jacob Bowling, Skylar Knott, Brandon Knott, Hunter, Bowling, Hayden Smalley, Will Hyde, and Lilli Webrich; great-great grandchild, Lyla Levone Knott; sisters, Sandra Bowman, and Ann Gilley; brothers, Elmer Smith, and Mickey Smith; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation for Nellie will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio 45005. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM, 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio 45005. A graveside service and interment will occur Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at New Antioch Cemetery, Green Township, OH 45177.
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Christel Watts
August 19, 2024
Nellie was the kindest love woman I am Christel watts I work as a house keeper and laundry at the nursing home where Nelly lived everyday when I seen her see always had a smile on her face and every time that I would clean her room or take laundry into her room she always had stories to tell I know her for a long time she always melt my heart rest in heaven Nelly no more pain you're with you Angels love you Nelly your friend awake
Jennifer
August 19, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss her family is feeling. Nellie was a very special lady and always had a good story to tell when I stopped in to see her. I will miss her very much.
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