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Nellie Shears

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Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney

211 E. Frederick St.

Gaffney, South Carolina

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Celebration Of Life

Aug. 19, 2025

3:00 p.m.

Youngs Grove Baptist Church

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Nellie Shears Obituary

Gaffney-- Mrs. Nellie Thompson Shears, 74, of 107 Goldmine Springs Rd., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13th 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at 3pm at Youngs Grove Baptist Church. The family will begin receiving friends at the residence on Friday, August 15th from 2pm until 6pm daily.The Gaffney location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the family.

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Aug. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Nellie Shears

Aug

19

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Youngs Grove Baptist Church

222 Youngs Grove Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702

Funeral services provided by:

Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney

211 E. Frederick St., Gaffney, SC 29340

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Betty Wallace

August 16, 2025

So sorry to hear this..Nellie was a friend and co-worker of mine for years at Milliken Magnolia...
Will miss her sweet smiling face...prayers for comfort for her family.

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