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In Memory of

Nell Oakes

November 29, 1923 - July 3, 2012
Obituary

Oakes, Nell K. Tomberlin, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Mocksville N.C. She was formerly of South Knoxville. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from Avon. Preceded in death by parents, John and Pearl Kirkland; husbands, Earl Tomberlin and Harry Oakes; brother, Roy Kirkland; sister, Nona Mason. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Nations; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Tomberlin; grandsons and wives, David and Mandy Nations; Jason and Ginger Tomberlin; Brent and April Tomberlin; granddaughter Whitney and Rob Collins; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Dykes; several...
Oakes, Nell K. Tomberlin, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Mocksville N.C. She was formerly of South Knoxville. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from Avon. Preceded in death by parents, John and Pearl Kirkland; husbands, Earl Tomberlin and Harry Oakes; brother, Roy Kirkland; sister, Nona Mason. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and David Nations; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Debbie Tomberlin; grandsons and wives, David and Mandy Nations; Jason and Ginger Tomberlin; Brent and April Tomberlin; granddaughter Whitney and Rob Collins; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Dykes; several nieces and nephews. Service will be on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, with Rev. Chris Cantrell and Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. prior to the service. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 377 Hospital St., Ste. 103, Mocksville, NC 27028. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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"I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Nell. She was always so good to everyone and I loved her very much. I remember how she used to let me spend the night at..." Debbi (Kirkland) Denney (Seymour, TN)

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