Obituary for Nellie Pray (West)
Nellie Ruth West Pray, died on June 17, 2020, in Statesboro, GA. She was born June 13, 1930, in Waycross, GA, to Mr. Arthur West and Mrs. Mary Etta Tootle, in Waycross, GA.
She was a faithful member of Bennett Union Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was a nurse for 30 years at Candler General Hospital. In her spare time, she loved to cook (she was known for making her famous biscuits for everyone), do ceramics and crochet. She was one of Savannah Georgia's WTOC hometown heroes, Beach-Cuyler historical review community leader and Gadsden Elementary School volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Curtis Pray and both parents.
Survivors includes: two daughters, Phyllis A. Fulcher (Anita) and Una F. Lundy; six grandchildren, Alicia S. White, Tamiko L. Pray, Ralpheal T. Myers, Andre' D. Lightfoot, Sandi T. Myers and Lamar Lundy; six great grands, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins by the dozens. Nellie was known for helping people whenever she could. She will be missed by so many people.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Royal Funeral Home Chapel, 247 W. Pine Street, Jesup, GA 31545
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery, 1502 Northside Drive East, Statesboro, GA 30458. THERE WILL NOT BE A REPAST FOLLOWING SERVICE.
Those planning to attend the viewing/services are asked to wear your proper PPE for everyone's protection and safety; due to the COVID-19 virus, masks are required, along with the 6 ft. social distancing regulations set by your local health dept. and the CDC. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
She was a faithful member of Bennett Union Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was a nurse for 30 years at Candler General Hospital. In her spare time, she loved to cook (she was known for making her famous biscuits for everyone), do ceramics and crochet. She was one of Savannah Georgia's WTOC hometown heroes, Beach-Cuyler historical review community leader and Gadsden Elementary School volunteer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Curtis Pray and both parents.
Survivors includes: two daughters, Phyllis A. Fulcher (Anita) and Una F. Lundy; six grandchildren, Alicia S. White, Tamiko L. Pray, Ralpheal T. Myers, Andre' D. Lightfoot, Sandi T. Myers and Lamar Lundy; six great grands, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins by the dozens. Nellie was known for helping people whenever she could. She will be missed by so many people.
A viewing will be held on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., at Royal Funeral Home Chapel, 247 W. Pine Street, Jesup, GA 31545
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Eastside Cemetery, 1502 Northside Drive East, Statesboro, GA 30458. THERE WILL NOT BE A REPAST FOLLOWING SERVICE.
Those planning to attend the viewing/services are asked to wear your proper PPE for everyone's protection and safety; due to the COVID-19 virus, masks are required, along with the 6 ft. social distancing regulations set by your local health dept. and the CDC. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.