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Nelda Turner Pugh Whitfield

Mobile, Alabama

1936 - 2017

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Nelda Turner Pugh Whitfield, was born on July 15, 1936. She married William E. Whitfield, Jr. from Visalia, California, a newly commissioned U.S. Marine Corp Pilot on October 24, 1954 in Dauphin Way Baptist Church by Dr. Harold Seever. After the service tour they moved to Fullerton, Calif. in...

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I first met Bill and Nell when I was a freshman at UM. To me and some of the other freshman Bill was "the old man!" As I look back I realize how young he and Nell were. They befriended Kathy and me. Nell gave us a bedroom suite for our oldest daughter. They made us feel at home in a strange new environment. We will never forget those early days of beginning the ministry and the lessons taught by example by these special people.
Our prayers go out to all you as family members. Nell...

I am Regina Brown Thompson. I worked in the Hair Salon at JCPenney for a little over 5 years. Your wife/mother was a joy to be in the work place with. May God give you continued strength is my prayer for you all. Sincerely, Regina Brown Thompson

Please know that we are with you in spirit. We love you Aunt Nell

Nell was a precious friend to my Mother, Edna Bartlett, at J C Penney's. I know they shared many sweet times together. Praying for your family, knowing God is bringing comfort & strength.
Cindy Clayton

Praying for the family during this time of loss. Celebrating her presence with the Lord!

My deepest sympathy to the Whitfield Family in the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted. May the God of all comfort give you peace, strength and hope to endure in the days ahead (Jeremiah 29:11,12).