Nellie Bennett Holbrook

1921 - 2018

Nellie Bennett Holbrook obituary, 1921-2018, Athens, GA

BORN

1921

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3195 Atlanta Highway

Athens, Georgia

Nellie Holbrook Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2018.

Nellie Bennett Holbrook, 96, of Athens, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018.

A native of Gay, GA, Mrs. Holbrook was a daughter of the late Dr. Victor H. Bennett and Elizabeth Burney Bennett. She was employed in the insurance business and was the widow of Howell Holbrook, M.D.

Survivors include nephews, Charles Bennett Bonner and Craig Bennett Wright; niece, Elizabeth Bonner Giles; a number of great-nieces and nephews.

A visitation, reception and services will be held Thursday, February 1 at 2 p.m. in the Sexton's House at Oconee Hill Cemetery with burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Online condolences may be offered at www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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January 31, 2018

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My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. What a good long life Nellie enjoyed! Please be comforted in knowing that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose in death because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

January 31, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your love one. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort, alone with God words at 2 Cor. 3,4. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 31, 2018

Chuck Jonesboro

Offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the words of God.

January 31, 2018

EG

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 31, 2018

Bernstein Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 30, 2018

Lee Herrin

My thoughts are with you.

January 28, 2018

Candace Carey

Prayers sent. Rip to such a sweet lady.

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Feb

1

Service

2:00 p.m.

Sexton's House at Oconee Hill Cemetery

GA

Feb

1

Burial

Sexton's House at Oconee Hill Cemetery

GA

Funeral services provided by:

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606

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