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Nellie ELSWICK Obituary
She was born to the late Moody B. and Cora Altizer in New Hall, W.Va., on May 24, 1917. She was also preceded by her beloved husband, the Rev. Paul M. Elswick. Nellie was also preceded by three brothers, and three sisters, all of Tazewell, Va.
Nellie was a member of Harman Full Gospel church in Bandy, Va.
She is survived by loving son and daughter, David Patton Bliss Elswick and his wife, Margaret of Yorktown, Va., and Mrs. Nita Harp and husband, Moody of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Hayes and husband, James of Yorktown, Mrs. Lorraine Wyatt and husband, Jim of Hampton, Mrs. Betty Jessee of Tazewell, and Mrs. Janie Barnette of Whitaker Ridge, Va.
There will be a life celebration at the Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Va., with interment at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va.
Arrangements are under the care of Altmeyer Funeral Home - Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA. 23608, Condolences may be expressed at www. Altmeyer.com and with Scott Funeral Home, 1401 Second Ave., Richlands, VA. 24641 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nellie ELSWICK
Mike Shelton
December 16, 2009
Dear Nita, Moody, Beverly, Connie and Jay--"Mama Mae" will always live on in my heart as the sweet, kind, loving lady that I remember so fondly from my childhood.
Alfred Altizer
December 10, 2009
Dear Family,
Sorry for your loss. Her Dad and my Grand Dad were brothers. May the LORD give you comfort and peace.
Al Altizer, Bluefield Virginia
December 9, 2009
So sorry about my Aunt Mae death. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you in your time of grief. Aunt Mae was always so good to me. Russell Barnett,Richlands VA.
derrick&mausan brooks
December 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nellie Elswick
December 9, 2009
Elswicks,
So sorry about Aunt Mae, we are always here if you guys need a hand, and we will always keep her in out hearts. Gary ,Tracey , Gabrielle, Tyler Powell (Lorraines's Grandson)
sue jernigan
December 9, 2009
to the Elswick family. May the peace that only God provides be felt by all and continue within you thru this life-changing experience...love you all.
ANGIE & GARY COXTON
December 9, 2009
TO THE ELSWICK FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.NELLIE WAS AN ANGEL AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.LOVE ANGIE AND GARY.
Bobby & Leslie Reynolds
December 9, 2009
Darin, David & DP, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with.
Jeff Nelson
December 9, 2009
David Elswick and Family,
My thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. I worked with David many years ago. I am deeply sorry that I can't see him during this time of sorrow. David, Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Butch and Rhonda Bunn
December 8, 2009
To the Elswick Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our hearts are touched by your loss.
MOLLI HICKS
December 8, 2009
DARREN,DAVID, AND DP, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
YOUR FRIEND,
MOLLI HICKS
Larry, Lisa, Devin and Bryce Rilee
December 8, 2009
Dave, Nita, and the Elswick Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Norma
December 8, 2009
Nita & Pat, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what you're going through, I have already walked that path. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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