1931
2017
Nell Jo Dunn, 85, of Southside, died Saturday, March 4, 2017. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Collier-Butler with funeral following. Burial will take place at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Nell spent her life caring for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and anyone that came through her door. Her kitchen was never without the smell of her delicious cooking and her table was never empty.
At 4'11", she was lovingly referred to as "Lil' Bitty Woman" by her husband, Buddy, a name that stuck with her all of her life.
She loved sitting on the porch with her family and the conversations they shared. Her green thumb was displayed in her beautiful gardens, and her love of travel carried her to many beautiful places.
Nell lived in Etowah County all of her life. She worked as a cashier at Keller's Groceries and Food World for over 30 years. She was a member at First Baptist Church of Southside and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Claude F. "Buddy" Dunn, her parents, Dallas and Mary Etta Parker, and her sister, Elizabeth Mayo.
She is survived by her children: Deborah Bearden, Ginger (Romeo) Hachez, Darrell (Danette) Dunn, Denise (Phillip) Higginbotham, and Denita Dunn Kellett; grandchildren: Kristie (Jody) Roper, Justin Bearden, Tinya (Allen) Lee, Dallas (Danna) Dunn, Morgan (Derrick) Means, Erica Higginbotham, Corey Kellett, Caitlyn Kellett, Blain Kellett, and many more great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as her brother, Clyde (Dot) Parker, and sisters, Jane Brothers and Phyllis Barnes.
Pallbearers will be Justin Bearden, Corey Kellett, Blain Kellett, Erica Higginbotham, Derrick Means, and Allen Lee.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Gadsden Healthcare, her sweet roommate there, Ms. Robbie Byers, and Barbie Demedicis of Pro Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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March 12, 2017
Luane Smith Jones
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a special woman.
March 10, 2017
Teresa Drummond-Rieger
It is so very hard to let our loved ones go be with our Heavenly Father. Please find comfort in knowing that she is perfect in Heaven. Alzheimer's is so unfair. I recently lost my dear father to the same disease and there is peace in knowing he is whole.
March 7, 2017
David & Sharron Helms
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with at this time.
March 6, 2017
Genny Ford Ball
Thinking of all of you during this time. I remember Miss Nell from way back in Keller Grocery times! Always a smile on her face! I pray that the Lord will wrap his peaceful arms around your family. Love you all
March 6, 2017
Praying that God will strengthen and comfort each of you at this difficult time.
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:" Ecclesiastes 3:1
Gary/Gwen Byers (Ashville, AL)
March 6, 2017
Bobbi and Leonard Reynolds
Our thoughts and prayers for the family at this time. Thank you for inviting me in to Miss Nell's home and giving our family the opportunity of getting to know her and each of you. It was my pleasure to be her caregiver and friend. All of our love always.
March 6, 2017
DR
Offering my deepest condolences to the Dunn Family for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength that is needed at this very difficult time now and in the days ahead.
March 6, 2017
Patricia Nance
My thoughts and prayers for all the family,to my dear friend Ginger may God comfort you during this sad time, you are a wonderful daughter
March 6, 2017
Linda Underwood
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jerry and Linda Underwood
March 5, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
March 5, 2017
Ellan Bedwell Kircus
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family
March 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss Denita. I pray God wraps His loving arm around you & your family in His loving arms. Love Kathy Oden
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