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Nell Roberts Gallimore Loftis Obituary
DURHAM: Nell Roberts Gallimore Loftis, 84, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at Hock Family Pavilion. Born in Hillsborough, NC on September 28, 1932, she was the seventh child of ten, born to the late Alice Ray Roberts and Currie Paul Roberts.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Starling Gallimore in 1993, second husband, Al Loftis in 2012; son, Jerry Gallimore in 2001; sisters, Margaret Thompson, Pauline Ellisor, Katherine Phillips, Naomi Apperson and Betty Stauffenberg; brothers, Paul, Bobby, Jimmy and Bryant Roberts.
Nell graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1950 and she was the administrator at many nursing homes in Durham, NC. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Durham Technical Community College.
A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Nell is survived by her daughters, Coey Gallimore, Kay Curry, Ronda Renn and husband, Mike; daughter-in-law, Marcia Gallimore; grandchildren, Scott Gallimore and wife, Lisa, Starla Fairfeild and husband, Lenny; Shane Gallimore, Justin Gallimore and wife, Ashley, Jason Curry, Jannell Curry, Jenese Curry Mesner and husband, Jason, Brandy Gill and husband, Marc, Brittany Clements and husband, Blake, Brooke Renn, Bridgette Renn; great-grandchildren, Chandler, Conner and Colby Gallimore, Noah, Carson and Mia Pitarelli, Jaxon and Jeryt Gallimore, Brayden Curry, Oliver Mesner, Bristol and Baylor Gill, and Blakely Clements; sisters-in-laws, Becky Roberts and Florence Roberts; brother-in-law, Bob Stauffenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Guess Road Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Tilley and Rev. Craig Willingham officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham.
The family would like to thank the staff at Peak Resources at Treyburn, Duke Hospice at Hock Family Pavilion, and three special caregivers, Valinda Roberts Hicks, Debby Walker and Angela Hunt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Nell’s memory to Berry’s Grove Baptist Church at 9628 Berry Rd., Timberlake, NC 27583; or to Guess Road Baptist Church at 3102 Guess Rd., Durham, NC 27705.
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Pam Jones
December 9, 2016
Nell was such a beautiful person in so many ways. She has been such a blessing to our family, and I will always count her among my dearest of friends. Heaven rejoices as another saint enters the gates! The world will never be the same without dear, sweet Nell. My condolences to the family, and lots of love.
Ellen Oakley
December 1, 2016
Such a beautiful and sweet cousin is happy in the presence of Jesus. She had a wonderful Christian spirit and always shared with others, even me the last time I went to see her. Love and prayers to all her special family.
Jean Segers Creed
December 1, 2016
So sorry for you and your family, Coey. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. I remember the good times your Dad and Nell provided for us all.
Nell and Al on the porch steps at their home in Timberlake, NC
Miriam Paige Hakamaa
December 1, 2016
I was blessed to meet Nell through her love and friendship to my Aunt Maxie, then through her marriage to my Uncle Al. She welcomed me to visit with my children at their home in Emerald Isle, spent so much time swimming with my daughter and shared her own stories of my grandparents, Wesley & Miriam Loftis, with me. After my grandmother passed, it was Nell I called on Thanksgiving and Christmas for tips on how to fix gravy or season green beans. She would sprinkle in tales of families and people because she knew I was really just missing them. I so appreciated her openness and easy love that she shared so generously. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Nell will be missed.
Lynda Bright
December 1, 2016
Sad to hear about Nell. She is now in a better place. My thoughts and love to her family.
Judi Goss
November 30, 2016
Want to let everyone know how much Nell will be missed. She was a wonderful lady, & a godly women. I was so blessed to have her in my life & a wonderful trip to Dersden,Ohio many years ago.
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