Obituary For Lera Buggs Nelson

We regretfully announce the passing of Mrs. Lera Buggs Nelson of Hampton, Georgia on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange.

Lera Buggs Nelson was born June 21, 1957 to the late Charlie & Carrie Lee Buggs in
Whitesville, Ga. She attended Harris County High School with the class of 1975. She was a
dedicated employee of Kmart Distribution and JcPenney Outlet in Atlanta, GA for over 30
years. She also took pride in being a transport driver for Logisticare ( dialysis patients). She
joined Jehovah Baptist Church at a very early age and served faithfully until her health severely
declined.

Lera was joined in matrimony to Alvin Bernard Nelson July 11, 1976, to this union two sons were
born, Derek Vinal Nelson and Pierre Travaris Nelson.
Her nurturing spirit and God given talent was cooking, baking, encouraging, and bringing
laughter and joy to everyone that she encountered.

Lera is survived by husband of 48 years Alvin Nelson, two sons- Derek Nelson( Dominique
Brown) and Pierre Nelson ( Gerry Kemp). Three granddaughters- Ciara Walter, Calice Nelson
and Chantise Brown. Mother in law- Mamie Lou Nelson( Hamilton, Ga).Three sisters - Judy
Johnson Cynthia Kelley(Lagrange Ga), and Marian/ Robert Graddick (Decatur, Ga). One sister
in law- Linda (Linez Hollis). One brother in law- Bobby Nelson ( Hamilton, GA). Three brothers-
Robert Maddox( East Point, Ga), Charlie(Brenda) Buggs (Columbus, Ga). Melvin Buggs (
Lagrange, GA). Two best friends : Ruby Stanley ( Columbus, Ga) and Janie Davis ( Griffin, Ga).
One God daughter- Carla Twine ( Hampton, Ga). She leaves to cherish a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, fur babies (Skylar, Tyson, and Cali), and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Jehovah Baptist Church located at 4499 Pine Lake Road, West Point, Georgia 31833.

Apostle Dr. B. J. Willis officiating, Bishop Donald Lancaster, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.

Services

Guest Book

Our condolences to the family, your neighbors The Fortson Family

- Erica Fortson

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Pierre, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our hearts ache as we know this is a sorrowful time and a great loss. We love you. From: Gail and Pauline

- Gail Barnes

Our love and prayers From the Dillon and Gates Family

- Felicia Dillon

My deepest condolences to the family. May you rest in the arms of Jesus! Your presence will be missed on this side. Rest well!! Carol Copeland Madison, Al.

- Carol Copeland

To my Mother where do I begin. I will miss you tremendously. I am grateful for every moment that we spent together up until the final moments . Your strength is undeniable and that is what keep me sane. Momma I looked up to you. You are my hero and will continue to make you proud. I truly don't know how I'm going to make it without you physically but I know you will always be with me spiritually. I love you forever your baby ❤️

- Pierre Nelson

Ma Lera I am going to truly miss you and your heart of gold.. This still doesn't seem real. I'm glad you came into my life and was a part of my family. I know you were tired of suffering . Until we meet again my love. We love you Carla & family ❤️

- Carla Twine

Lerah I'm gonna miss you alot, I don't know what to do or think, but thru God guidance , I will follow him, Lerah I knew you was tired of struggling because I felt it in my heart also but you fought a good struggle, so take your rest snd I hope to see you soon . I love you, BMarian

- Marian Graddick

Prayers going up with heartbreaking Condolences There are no words to adequately express our feelings right now regarding your current situation. Only by the grace of God can we get through trials like the one that your family faces right now. We pray for you and with you for God's divine intervention for each of you. We know everyone will need His love and comfort in different ways, but I assure you that He will be there in every measure that you need Him! He is the on-time God! - Apostle and Elder Willis

- Apostle and Elder Willis

I worked at jcpenney with Lera for ten yrs.she very sweet a kind to me, she well truly be miss, my condolences to Derek and his brother

- Florine

Lera was a beautiful woman so elegant I worked with her at JCPenney in 1996 she became my big sister we talked and laughed everyday she is truly going to be missed my heart ❤️ goes out to her entire families we will cherish her today and forever more I love 💕 you big sis 💐💐 Amesha Miller 💞💞💞

- Amesha Miller