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1934
DIED
2017
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Nellie Greer Obituary
Nellie was preceded in death by her parents: Vetta and Cal Heatherly.
Husband: Howard Essary
Husband: Ray Greer
Daughter: Karen Sue Roberts
Daughter in laws: : Sherry Essary Wilson and Rennee Essary
She is survived by son: Mike Essary and fiancé Kathy Cook
Brother and sister in law: Tommy and Shirlene Welch; Robert and Connie Heatherly
Sister: Mildred Carr
Son in law: Dave Roberts
Grandsons: Michael David Essary and fiancé Betty Jo; David and Teresa Johnson; Charles and Angelica Johnson; Brayden Cook
Granddaughters: Leanna Anderson and boyfriend Mike; Gloria Johnson and husband Steve; Makayla and Hailey Cook
Great granddaughters: Michaela, Raegan, Courtney, Bailey, Jasmine, Torrey, Anissa, Jamie and Karen
Great grandsons: Lucas, Riley, Ethan and Dereck
Very Special Pet Tinker
Lots and lots of loved nieces and nephews and great, great grandkids as well as a host of dear friends and relatives.
A very special thank you to all of her health caregivers
The family will receive friends Thursday November 2nd from 6 until 8 PM at Coffey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Friday November 3rd at 2 PM in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Minister: Rev. David King
Singers: Heavenly Heirs
Pallbearers: Lance Johnson, David Johnson, Charles Johnson, Dereck Johnson, Randell Jr. Meyers and Winston Meyers
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Margaret Seals Bull
November 11, 2017
To all of Nellie's family: May the peace and love of God be with each of you during this time of grief. With deepest sympathy, Clifford & Margaret Seals Bull, Burl & Heather Bassett Bull, Betsy Bull Runions & Wes, and Garrett Blake Walker
Cathy cook
November 11, 2017
You are truly missed mom...never knew you was going home. May the Lord keep you in his arms. I know you feel like a new woman and I'm so glad you are there...tell the Lord I love him and keep our family safe. Mind that don't worry about Mike. He will be in my care now. But we miss you so much and love you dearly.....love you Nelly and rest peaceful....you will never be forgotten.
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