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Nell McCracken Obituary
Born May 21, 1931, in Meadowview, Va., she was the daughter of the late Dale and Rana Jackson Boyd. She was a resident of Welch the past 40 years. She was of the Protestant faith, a graduate of Meadowview High School, and she loved flowers and playing bingo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and Christian.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George, and one sister, Goldie.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Ernie McCracken of Stewart Street, Welch; one son, Jerry McCracken and fiancée Paula of Pineville; one daughter, Debbie McCracken of Welch; two sisters, Irene Tuell of Chesapeake, Va., and Sally Bass of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Timothy and Heather McCracken of Rocky Mount, Va., Wendy and Tito Sanchez-Ruiz of Fayetteville, N.C., and Nicholas and Nicole Hicks of Welch; her great-grandchildren, Heather, Kayla, Cody, Tyshawn, Aiden and Xander; stepgreat-grandchildren, Jena, Kayla, Alexis, Kachina and Bryndan; and the children she raised following her brothers passing, Vicky, Christie and Carrie. Also left to treasure her special memories is her caring "second" family of loving and caring nursing staff at the Welch Community Hospital, who took very excellent care of her during her time admitted there, as well as Dr. Eels.
Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, June 1, 2008, at 1 p.m. from the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Abingdon, Va., with the Rev. Michael Brooks officiating. Burial will follow the service. Friends may call Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and close family friends. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeff "Bo Duke" Groseclose.
To leave personal condolences via e-mail please send to [email protected].
Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the McCracken family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nell McCracken
Theresa Sorah
June 3, 2008
Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear that your mother. I thought the world of her and will miss seeing her. There is no doubt that she is in God's hands. If you need anything, please let me know.
Cathy Myers Hillyer
June 3, 2008
Debbie:
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May you and your family be comforted by God's presence during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady.
Cyndee Reed
June 2, 2008
You don't know me but I know Nichole Hicks and she told me of "Granny Bud's" passing and I wanted to send you my condolences and wish your family peace at this time.
Jack Pate
June 1, 2008
To Ernie and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Martin
May 31, 2008
To Ernie & Jerry,
I'm very sorry to hear about "Bud" passing away. I know you will all miss her but she is in a much better place now and her pain is over. The rest of your railroad family extend their condolences as well.
James & Naomi Ratcliff
May 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ann Addair & Family
May 31, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Annetta "Tweety" Blankenship
May 31, 2008
To the McCracken Family:
We are very sorry about Mrs. McCracken. We've known her for years and know that it is a difficult time for you all. God be with you and if there is anything we can do, please call.
Tweety & Mrs. Lester
Karen Matney
May 31, 2008
Debbie,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear, beloved mother. May God bless you and your family and grant you peace knowing your mother has made her journey and now is walking those grand streets of gold that shine in his presence.
Arlie, Karen, Crystal, and Ryan
Teresa Sharp
May 31, 2008
Debbie, Nick and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathies in the loss of your loved one.
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