Funeral service for Nellie Wilson, 87, of Opelika, AL, will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jonathon Benton will officiate.
Mrs. Wilson, who passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home in Opelika, Alabama, was born February 20, 1936, in Lee County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by: husband, Bernard Wilson; son, Edward “Eric” Wilson and grandson, Andrew Lewis Bryant.
Public viewing will be Friday, January 12, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Theodore (Carolyn) Wilson, Andrew Wilson, and Gwendolyn Wilson all of Opelika, Al; five grandchildren, Antavious Smith, Vandy (Shay) Wilson, Marshelle Wilson, Russell Wilson, (Krystal Colquitt, fiancé), and Justice Wilson; ten great-grandchildren, Jalan Spinks Bryant, JaKiya Wilson, Aniyah Echols, Kaylen Wilson, Jaleah Harper, Alana Wilson, Vandy Wilson, Jr.,Luv Wilson, VaQuerrion Wilson and Vailey Wilson; one great-great grandchild, Paisley Watts; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Taylor of Columbus, GA and Alcenia Stevenson of Detroit, MI; five adopted grandchildren, Jamar Williams, Rashard Williams, Aundra Rogers, Jacarl Vinson, Syriah Vinson; three bonus grandchildren, Cameron Boozer, Zameron Boozer and Shamiracle Dunn; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Condolences from my family to yours.I'll never forget how sweet your were to me when my dad would often visit you all over in Cherry Cir Love, EddieJames Dowdell(Hollywood) Children's
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My deepest sympathy to the Gwen and family. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
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"Family," Theodore, Andrew, and Gwendolyn may our Lord bless and comfort you during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rev. Marvin Frazier and Family ©®
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My sweet "Granny", rest easily and unapologetically !! Prayers of peace and comfort to the Wilson family! Love you all ❤️ -Krystal & Family
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Sending Prayers to the family on the loss of a sweet lady, Mrs. Nell had nothing but Genuine and unconditional Love for everyone. Thank you for all the love you showed to my family. Get your rest, you'll truly be missed. Pam Spinks and family
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Prayers to my cousins Theodore and Andrew Lewis 🙏 on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace Linda Carde Columbus Ga
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My deepest sympathy My God bless you all Ms Nellie was such a sweet lady Linda Buchannon
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My deepest condolences to the family Love you Gwen From RoMonica Harris & family
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We are praying for the Wilson Family,sorry for your lost, mother's and Grand parents are a gift from God,what a wonderful Blessing, W Bryant's / Calloway Family
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Our sincere condolences to you, the family of Nell. Always remember that beautiful smile that she always had. The Bible reassures is that our love ones will awaken from the sleep of death...SOON! JOHN 5:28,29; ACTS 24:15 Much Love Jackson, Lasley, Allen families
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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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