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Nellie Kessler Obituary
She was the daughter of the late Oscar James and Nellie Strong Kessler.
She was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Kessler Johnson, and brothers, Oscar "Buck" Kessler Jr. and William Edward Kessler.
She is survived by her sister, Bettie Ann Nunnally and husband James; specially adopted son, Steve Haynes and wife Renee; nieces, Tracy Nunnally DeLuca and Robyn Nunnally; nephews, James H. Nunnally Jr. and wife Pat, David Nunnally, William Kessler Jr., Michael Kessler and wife Karen; sister-law, Doris Kessler; special cousins, Helen and Gladys; several great nieces and nephews and many devoted friends and neighbors.
She was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church. She retired from the American Tobacco Company after 38½ years of dedicated service and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Chester Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Flowers are welcome, however, contributions may be made to Washington Street United Methodist Church, 22 East Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803.Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Cheryl Earp
December 6, 2009
In Memory of one of the best neighbors we have. Nell was a great friend for many years. She was the neighborhood watch, the history teacher, and the one who could work pin and needles around anyone I know. My son Brandon and Nell had such a special bond, and if he did something silly to get out of line, she would fuss at him. "Brandon, Why you got to be so silly". she would say to him. They did "a lot" for eachother. He even said to me one day, Mom when I get 18, I want to move in with Nell to take care of her. She and Travis had a strong bond also. He was there for her when needed and would run dinner to her, or to check on her. I will always remember her coming over and just walking on in saying Cheryl, and we would go in the kitchen and talk for hours. I loved to talk to her, she was so smart. she and Bill always talked football. She loved the Vikings.
My prayers go out to the family. May God comfort you in your loss.
Rest in Peace Nell.
We love you,
Brandon, Tavis,
Cheryl & Bill Earp
December 6, 2009
We are going to miss Nell in a lot of ways, she was our Good neighbor for the past 43 years, we loved her so much.
Curtis / Carol Stilwell
Chester, Va.
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