Phillips-Riley Funeral Home | Montgomery, AL

Obituary For Nadean Upshaw

Upshaw, Ms. Nadean, A resident of Montgomery, AL departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00PM from First Baptist Church, Hope Hull, AL, Pastor Jimmy Upshaw, officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Cemetery.

Ms. Upshaw will lie in state on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 1-8PM, and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services.

NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and service.

Guest Book

Very sorry to hear about Nadean. I met Nadean when I was stationed at Gunter Air Force Station, Alabama in 1986. Loved talking with her and hanging out! I lost touch after leaving in 1988 to come back home to California so to hear the news really hurts! Wonderful friend and better person! She will be missed! Don Worley

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I'm in shock because I had no idea that Nadean had transitioned. We met while working on a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. My condolences to the family.

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My Condolences goes out to Brandon & the family!! Nadean was my sister/bff she was a beautiful person inside and out!! She definitely was a fighter! And she fought to the very end! Rest on my beautiful friend!! I miss you & I love you always and forever !! Nagatha Reed Caffey

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My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Lord, please give them, strength, comfort and peace as they go through this very difficult time. Deborah Arrington

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My sincere condolences to her son Brandon and my cousins/ sisters the Southern Girls and all her family and friends . M Gresham

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Nadean and I met when her, Sabrina and Ruby first moved to Iris Lane. We instantly became friends then pricked our fingers and claimed that we would be blood sisters for life. Nadean and I continued our friendship through the years as she did with so many others. This is still a hard pill to swallow as It's never Goodbye, It's "See You Later". I will always remember that million dollar smile and laughter. May you continue to Rest in Paradise my Dearest Friend 🌹. -Debra Robinson Davis, Alpharetta, Georgia

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Classmate, Rest in Heavenly peace. Deepest sympathies, Audrey (Matthews) Durr

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My condolences to the family it was a pleasure in having a chance to know you she was a beautiful person in and out and to know that she will be missed by many people RIH Nadean you have won your wings

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Our deepest sympathy to the family. We will certainly miss that loving smiling face. I will forever cherish the fond memories we had. Rest well my cousin/friend.

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You will truly be missed. Your Friends from Columbus Ga. You were a beautiful spirit person and a wonderful Friend! Love you 💖💖💖💖🤣

- Sharon Hardy

A Beautiful soul and caring heart! Thankful to God,our paths crossed. A Beautiful woman, inside and out. You will be missed. Prayers and Love for Brandon and the family. Rest Beautiful Angel. Love you Always, Nadean.

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To Nadean's Family, The Southern Girls, and Friends, May God give you the strength needed for this difficult road ahead without her sweet smile and gentle spirit. I am grateful for having known her in high school. She was the sweetest person and will be sorely missed. God bless. Val Harris Bailey

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Nadean will certainly be missed from the Jarrett Family Reunion. So sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin Nadean.

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Nadean will certainly be missed. We go all the way back to Jr. High School. She was always the same and never changed. Always sweet and positive. Prayers for Terrence, Brandon and her entire family. My prayer is that God blesses you all and give you that peace that surpasses all understanding. - Brenda J. McClain-McCoy

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Please know that we are praying for the family. E Young

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May God keep & hold the Upshaw family & comfort like only He can, Brandon you had a very sweet & beautiful mom, keeping you lifted We had many laughable times at Sam's. When she laughed she would softly pinch you. But we will see her again, God see your broken heart & He will mend it with time. Much Love, Ann Ingram

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You will be truly missed my friend. Rest in Heaven Beautiful Angel ❤️❤️

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In Loving memory, Gone but never forgotten. May you rest in peace. The Franklin's

- Debra Franklin

Our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the family of Nadean. She will be missed. Optum Montgomery Office

- Courtney Turek

Mrs. Nadean may your soul rest in peace. To the family: please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. -Carla Jackson | Optum family

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Sending Lots of L❤️VE to my Family. Rest Well, Nadean🕊❤️🕊 She's an ANGEL that has gone on home to be with the Lord. We are really going to miss her. Let's stay lifted up in prayer 🙏🏿 God will ease the pain. Cousin Leontyne "Tina" Pringle, Ramer, Alabama 36069

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My beautiful friend, it broke my heart to hear of your passing. It's been years since we were together, and I still valued our friendship as if we were still hanging out as cheerleaders at Bellingrath. Your light will forever shine and your love will live on in everyone you touched. Rest my beautiful friend, your work is done, you have finished the race.Love you Nadean! Your friend for life Stephanie (Miller) Robinson

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Such a beautiful smile and such a beautiful spirit was Nadean. Prayers of comfort and strength for her son and family! You fought a good fight now you are able to rest . The Mangum Family

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Rest easy, I know you are smiling from heaven. I've known you since elementary school throughout high school. I have never seen nothing but smiles and joy from being around you. God has you now, you are with the father of us all. We will see you again! May God give strength to your family and continue to bless them in all ways.

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So sorry to hear about the passing of Nadean. I remember her beautiful smile and warm personality. May your Family have Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

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Nadean was a patient with my friend's practice who was also a cancer survivor at the time which is where we connected first. We connected again as co-worker's at Optum where we became close during training. During the pandemic we would periodically call each other to see how we were doing and would always end our upbeat phone calls with I love you's. I will miss our talks, but baby you were a warrior during your health battles and now you can rest in honor. Condolences and hugs to everyone family and friends attached to Nadean.

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I met Nadean when I interviewed her for a position with Equian. She was an incredible coworker and friend. I am so sorry for this loss. I truly valued our connection. She had a rare soul that not many others carry. I will surely miss her. RIP my friend. Gail Barron

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To the family my prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. God Speed and continue blessings. Love Michelle Moss Family 🙏🏽

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Rest In Peace Dean! You will truly be missed. Such a sweetheart 💕 💖. Praying for your Son and the rest of the family. Love Shirley Dean

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May you find peace and comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by so many. Your mom will be sorely missed. God bless you and your family. With deepest sympathy...The White Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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