Nettie Adrian Obituary
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She retired from the city of Venice where she was employed for 32 years. She began as a school crossing guard and was the records supervisor for over 20 years. While employed she started the Venice Police Wives Association and helped start the Venice Police Explorers Program. She also started The Blue Santa Program which fed needy families during the Christmas holidays.
Nettie is survived by her three sons, Ralph Jr. (Nancy), William (Maureen), Dennis (Robin), 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Nettie was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Sr., and daughter Bobbie (Adrian) Quaile.
Nettie was a member of The Lemon Bay Church of Christ.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4pm until 7pm, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Ewing Chapel, 140 East Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285.
A service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00am, at Lemon Bay Church of Christ, 7000 Regina Drive, Englewood, FL 34224.
Burial to follow at Venice Memorial Gardens, 1950 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292.
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