Myrtle Nell Hamby

1941 - 2026

Myrtle Nell Hamby, 84, of Marble, was called to rest in the arms of our Lord on Monday, March 9, 2026, finding eternal peace.
Nell was born Oct. 28, 1941, in Bryson City, N.C., to the late Joe and Dora Simonds. She was proud to have been raised in a Christian home alongside of her seven brothers and four sisters.
Nell spent her life serving others. First as a devoted daughter caring for her parents, then a loving Mama to her six children and later providing childcare for dozens of children in the Andrews area.
She was a member of Peachtree Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cathy Cottrill; and her granddaughter, Marisa Pitstick.
She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Hamby; her daughter, Elizabeth Hall (David); her sons, Carlos Brooks, Charles Brooks, Bobby Brooks (Michelle) and Chris Hamby (Alyson); her 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Though we mourn her passing, we rejoice in the promise of a heavenly reunion and take comfort in knowing she is finally at home with our Savior.
Unwavering faith guided her journey, and her joyful spirit was a light to all. We are grateful for the time we had with her and will cherish her memory until we meet again in Glory.
Matthew 25:23: "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into joy of your master."
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy with the Revs. Curt Ledford and Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Carlos, David Ray, Edward, Chris and Brock.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy prior to the funeral service.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at townson-rose.com.