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Nelda Pope Obituary
Murfreesboro, TN
Nelda Odell Pope, age 89 of Murfreesboro, TN died November 23, 2016. She was born on February 22, 1927 in Birmingham, AL to the late James T. and Nellie Morgan Odell. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Maylene Odell Waln.
Funeral services will be 11:00AM Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Miriam Seyler will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Pope is survived by her husband of 67 years, George Maynard Pope; daughter, Janis A. Pope of Memphis, TN.; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. George H. Pope and wife Vicky of Orlando, FL., James O. Pope and wife Connie of Morristown, TN; grandchildren, Weston, Jared, and Summer Pope of Orlando and Devan Pope of Boulder, CO.; brother, James Wesley Odell of Houston, TX., and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Pope was a member of First United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro where she was a member of the Choir.
Mrs. Pope attended Evansville College in Indiana. She was a member and past president of Middle Tennessee Choral Society, past president of Stones River Garden Club; past president of Frances Bohannon Music Club, member of P.E.O. Sisterhood and member of Woman's Club.
Mrs. Pope was well known for her many roles in Dramatic and Musical Theater, having performed on many stages in Monroe, LA., Nashville, Crossville, Murfreesboro, and Woodbury, TN. She has appeared in forty-nine theatrical productions; both amateur and professional, most in leading roles.
Visitation will be Friday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at First United Methodist Church. 265 West Thompson Lane Murfreesboro TN 37129
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Middle Tennessee Choral Society, or Center for the Arts in memory of Mrs. Pope.
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Bruce Perry
November 17, 2024
I MISS YOU NELDA AND THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY!!!
Bruce Perry
November 17, 2021
Nelda, I think of you every day and miss you more than ever! Your amazing spirit changed so many lives!!!
Bruce Perry
November 18, 2019
I can't believe it has been 3 years since we lost Nelda. I think of her every day and still miss our Sunday phone calls. The world is so much dimmer with Nelda gone!!! She was one-of-a-kind and I will love her and think of her forever. Bruce
Kelly Moore
November 26, 2016
Jim and Connie,
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Perry
November 25, 2016
I met Nelda 33 years ago when we performed together in "Annie." I was just a kid, but we bonded instantly and have stayed close all these many years later. She and George would travel to see me performing in tours and Nelda and I even made one of the coolest New York City trips together and we talked about it often. It was magical. George, I am thinking of you and your family and sending you love and light. I can't imagine the loss you are going through. Nelda was one of the kindest, loving, funny and most precious people I have ever known. I have been devastated since I heard the news. And although I can no longer sing together with her on our Sunday phone calls, that heavenly choir now has one of the best voices it could have ever dreamed of. Nelda I will always love and remember you!!!
Carl and Delores Brown
November 24, 2016
Our condolences to George and the rest of the family. Nelda was such a dear lady, and a wonderful neighbor for many years. May the Lord give you peace and comfort.
Leslee Dodd
November 24, 2016
A lovely talented lady I have known my whole life. A wonderful life she shared with many, many people.
Beth West
November 23, 2016
I'm so very saddened to hear of my precious friend, Nelda's passing. My heart goes out to George and the rest of her family whom she adored. I've only known her for about 9 of the 89 years of her life, and she has surely enriched my life. What a joy she was and I admired her for many reasons and will never ever forget her. She will certainly be missed. May the God of all comfort and peace surround the family and may they feel our sincere love and prayers.
Barbara Williamson
November 23, 2016
Best neighbor ever. You will be truly be missed. My prayers are with the family.
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